How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson Davis Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jennings, Louisiana | Covington, Louisiana |
| Total Enrollment | 5,595 | 39,559 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson Davis Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,893 | $16,036 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 49.2% | 38.3% |
| Local Revenue | 36.1% | 51.9% |
Jefferson Davis Parish
Federal State Local
St. Tammany Parish
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson Davis Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 58.5% |
| African American | 17.7% | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.4% | 42.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson Davis Parish | St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 56 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 308.3:1 | 550.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.5% | 8.5% |
School Types
Jefferson Davis Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
St. Tammany Parish
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.