Summary:
The Jackson Parish school district in Louisiana serves five schools—ranging from elementary to high school—and is ranked 62nd out of 116 parishes, earning a 2-star rating. The district includes Quitman High School, Weston High School, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School, Jonesboro-Hodge High School, and Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School.
Quitman High School is the standout performer, leading the parish with 66% proficiency in math and 70% in English Language Arts—matching the state average. It also boasts a 92.5% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, with chronic absenteeism at 19.3%. In contrast, Jonesboro-Hodge High School faces significant challenges, with critically low End-of-Course scores (e.g., 14% in Geometry), an 81.8% graduation rate, and a 32.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Weston High School performs solidly with 61% math and 65% ELA proficiency and a 0% dropout rate, though its chronic absenteeism (24%) and social studies scores (42%) need improvement. Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (47% math, 49% ELA) and Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School (37% math, 47% ELA) lag behind district averages.
A key takeaway is the strong link between poverty rates and academic performance: the three Jonesboro-Hodge schools serve 79-89% economically disadvantaged students and struggle, while Quitman High School (42.2% poverty) excels. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, especially at Jonesboro-Hodge High School, where nearly one in three students is chronically absent. Understanding Quitman High School's success—despite its "alternative" classification—could provide a blueprint for improvement across the district.
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