Enrollment
198
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, LA
Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesboro-Hodge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220078000555
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesboro-Hodge High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesboro-Hodge High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro-Hodge High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA.
School address
District: Jackson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220078000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesboro-Hodge High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Jonesboro-Hodge High School is a higher-need, small high school in Jonesboro, Louisiana, enrolling 198 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Jonesboro-Hodge High School is leaner than roughly 95% of Louisiana schools and 44% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 198 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students) and Weston High School (598 students) alongside Jonesboro-Hodge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jonesboro-Hodge High School compares
Jonesboro-Hodge High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 44% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Jonesboro-Hodge High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Parish, which includes Jonesboro-Hodge High School.
$15,363
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 36.7%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jonesboro-Hodge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesboro-Hodge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro-Hodge High School
How many students attend Jonesboro-Hodge High School?
Jonesboro-Hodge High School has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-Hodge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-Hodge High School is 9.4:1, which is 44% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonesboro-Hodge High School?
70.2% of students at Jonesboro-Hodge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesboro-Hodge High School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesboro-Hodge High School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesboro-Hodge High School?
Jonesboro-Hodge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jonesboro-Hodge High School rank among public schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro-Hodge High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Jonesboro-Hodge High School a good school?
Jonesboro-Hodge High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson Parish?
Besides Jonesboro-Hodge High School, Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students), Weston High School (598 students), and Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (291 students). See the Jackson Parish district page for the complete list.
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