Best Schools in 70549, LA
70549, LA has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,730 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 70549 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70549, LA
The top high schools in 70549, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Jennings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 853 Students
3. Welsh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70549, LA
The top middle schools in 70549, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70549, LA
The top elementary schools in 70549, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
2. Welsh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
3. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1029 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70549, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70549, LA has a total population of 3,812 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70549, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70549, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70549, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70549, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 70549, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70549, LA
How many schools are in 70549, LA?
70549, LA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,730 students in total.
How do schools in 70549 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 70549 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 70549 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70549?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 29%
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