For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,341 students in 71251, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 71251, LA are Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71251 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71251, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71251, LA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Jonesboro-hodge High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4138
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
71251, Louisiana 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Gr: PK-1 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71251, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71251, LA include Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71251?
4 public schools are located in 71251.
What is the racial composition of students in 71251?
71251 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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