For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,025 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are Fenton Elementary School, Lake Arthur High School and Lacassine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Elton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA include Fenton Elementary School, Lake Arthur High School and Lacassine High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish?
7 public middle schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson Davis Parish include: Jennings High School vs. Hathaway High School, Hathaway High School vs. Jennings High School, Fenton Elementary School vs. Lacassine High School
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