| Index | Jefferson | Louisiana | National |
| Average Test Scores | 53% | 66% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 1,334 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 395 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 175 | 7,963 |
| Index | Jefferson | Louisiana | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 80.5% | 80.2% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 78.7% | 78.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 54.2% | 49.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 30.2% | 28.6% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 24.7% | 23.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 8.0% | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Jefferson. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Jefferson, LA schools is 53%. The average student to teacher ratio is 12:1. In Jefferson, LA, an average of 80.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 78.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Norco, LA | 2,993 | 89% | 84.4% |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 10,241 | 86% | 78.1% |
| Destrehan, LA | 11,658 | 84% | 74.0% |
| Boutte, LA | 2,944 | 82% | 70.8% |
| Harahan, LA | 9,293 | 80% | 66.7% |
| Jefferson, LA | 10,286 | 53% | 10.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Reading, OH | 10,287 | 63% | 30.2% |
| Gig Harbor, WA | 10,280 | 65% | 35.9% |
| Pella, IA | 10,279 | 84% | 75.6% |
| Troy, IL | 10,278 | 43% | 10.8% |
| Bonham, TX | 10,295 | 40% | 17.4% |
| Jefferson, LA | 10,286 | 53% | 10.6% |
Here are the best places to live in Louisiana
Check out the 10 most dangerous cities in Louisiana
These are the 10 cheapest cities in Louisiana
These are the largest cities in Louisiana