Summary:
Zip code 70748, serving the Jackson, Louisiana area, is home to two public schools within the East Feliciana Parish district: Jackson Elementary School (Pre-K through 6th grade) and East Feliciana High School (9th through 12th grade), both serving a high-poverty population with over 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
These two schools present a stark contrast in student engagement and performance. Jackson Elementary School is a standout for its positive momentum, having improved its state ranking from the 10th percentile to the 35th percentile over three years. It boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9%, well below the state average of 22.5%, and its 5th graders achieved a 60% proficiency rate in math, outperforming both the district and state. In contrast, East Feliciana High School faces significant challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.8% and a dropout rate of 6.8%, both far exceeding state averages. Its graduation rate of 76.9% also lags behind the state's 85.0%.
Despite these struggles, the high school shows notable academic strengths and recent improvement. For instance, Algebra I proficiency reached 72%, surpassing the state average of 65%, though U.S. History proficiency was a low 17%. Encouragingly, the high school saw dramatic one-year gains from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with Geometry proficiency jumping from 22% to 51% and English II from 31% to 53%. A key takeaway is the missing middle school in the zip code; students must transition elsewhere for 7th and 8th grade, which may contribute to the disengagement seen upon entering high school. This data paints a picture of a district with a strong elementary foundation but a critical need to support students through the transition to high school.
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