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Best Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,538 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are Welsh High School, Lake Arthur Elementary School and Fenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welsh High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-5152
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Gr: PK-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Gr: PK-6 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Elton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Second Street
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2991
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA include Welsh High School, Lake Arthur Elementary School and Fenton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish?
12 public schools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What percentage of students in Jefferson Davis Parish go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson Davis Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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