For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 265 students in Jackson, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Jackson, LA is East Feliciana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Jackson, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Feliciana High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson, LA (2025-26)
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: 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 high schools in Jackson, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, LA include East Feliciana High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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