Summary:
Jefferson Davis Parish is home to one middle school, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Roanoke, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 199 students. As the sole middle school in the Jefferson Davis Parish, this school stands out for its strong academic performance and notable year-over-year improvement, making it a key educational hub for families in the area.
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School has achieved a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2025-2026 school year, ranking in the 78th percentile statewide (101 out of 452 schools). This marks a significant leap from its 3-star ratings in the previous two years. The school excels particularly in Social Studies, where 72% of students are proficient—17 percentage points higher than the state average of 55%. Test scores across all subjects are above state averages: Mathematics at 78% (state: 62%), English Language Arts at 79% (state: 70%), and Social Studies at 72% (state: 55%). The school also boasts a very low dropout rate of 0.6%, compared to the state average of 3.1%, indicating strong student engagement.
An interesting finding is that the school achieves above-average test scores despite a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 22.5%. Additionally, 8th graders show a dip in math proficiency (66%) compared to 6th and 7th graders (84% and 83%, respectively), but excel in ELA (83%) and Social Studies (72%). This suggests targeted areas for improvement while highlighting overall academic strength. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 and 50.75% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School demonstrates effective instruction and a positive trajectory for families in Jefferson Davis Parish.
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