| 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% |
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