There were 154 sixth grade students enrolled in Jackson Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.9% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Quitman High School welcomed the most sixth 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 6th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | 60 | 8.4% | 713 |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School | 53 | 36.3% | 146 |
| Weston High School | 41 | 6.7% | 615 |
