For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 531 students in Jackson, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, LA are East Feliciana High School and Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Feliciana High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5931
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5931
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Correctional Institute
Special Education School
5568 Hwy. 68
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Jackson, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern La Mental Health Sysjackson (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, LA include East Feliciana High School and Jackson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
4 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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