There were 157 ninth grade students enrolled in Jackson Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.5% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Jonesboro-Hodge High School welcomed the most ninth grade students in the parish.
Within Jackson Parish schools, the most students were found in eighth grade classes, while fifth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Jackson Parish ranked 14th lowest in enrollment numbers, the same as 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.
Jackson Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Jackson Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro-Hodge High School | 57 | 27.8% | 205 |
| Quitman High School | 54 | 7.6% | 713 |
| Weston High School | 46 | 7.5% | 615 |
