| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish School District | Metairie | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 50,628 | 82 | PK–12 | 17 |
How Jefferson Parish compares
It enrolls 50,628 students across 82 schools. Its rating of 5/10 is below the Louisiana average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish has 1 public school district covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson Parish is Jefferson Parish School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Louisiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jefferson Parish, LA?
1 school district serves zip codes in Jefferson Parish, LA. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Of the districts serving Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 45th percentile among Louisiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Louisiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Louisiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Louisiana only, never across state lines.