There were 406 eighth grade students enrolled in Jefferson Davis Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 5.7% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Jennings High School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Jefferson Davis Parish schools, the most students were found in ninth grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Jefferson Davis Parish ranked 29th highest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 31st highest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Jefferson Davis Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Jefferson Davis Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings High School | 140 | 18.1% | 773 |
| Lake Arthur High School | 71 | 19.1% | 371 |
| Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School | 65 | 30.8% | 211 |
| Hathaway High School | 42 | 7% | 601 |
| Lacassine High School | 41 | 6.6% | 621 |
| Elton High School | 40 | 16.3% | 245 |
| Fenton Elementary School | 7 | 7.5% | 93 |
