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Best Schools in 70739, LA
70739, LA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,198 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 70739 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70739, LA
The top high schools in 70739, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Live Oak High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students
3. Denham Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1654 Students
4. Northeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70739, LA
The top middle schools in 70739, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Live Oak Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
2. Denham Springs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
3. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1163 Students
4. Live Oak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 687 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70739, LA
The top elementary schools in 70739, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Live Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 635 Students
2. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1072 Students
3. Denham Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
4. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
5. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
6. St Alphonsus Liguori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Alphonsus Liguori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
7. Tanglewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Community School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 720 Students
8. Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70739, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70739, LA has a total population of 13,042 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70739, 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 70739, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70739, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70739, 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 70739, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70739, LA
How many schools are in 70739, LA?
70739, LA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,198 students in total.
How do schools in 70739 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 70739 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 70739 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70739?
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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