Jefferson Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 50,467 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
# American Indian Students
162 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,311 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,599 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
11%
# Black Students
16,686 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
33%
41%
# White Students
10,485 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
21%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,202 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,995
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
3,633
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,044
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,115
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,905
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,742
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,686
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,744
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,504
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,669
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,705
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,694
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,145
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,886
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,185 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District manages 75 public schools serving 50,467 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District is ranked #52 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish School District?
39% of Jefferson Parish School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,185 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 75 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 50,467 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
