Best Schools in 71040, LA
71040, LA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,223 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 71040 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71040, LA
The top high schools in 71040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
2. Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 300 Students
3. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71040, LA
The top middle schools in 71040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. I.a. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 6 • 280 Students
2. Ruston Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 558 Students
3. Homer Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71040, LA
The top elementary schools in 71040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dubach School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
2. Haynesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71040, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71040, LA has a total population of 8,171 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71040, 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 71040, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71040, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71040, 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 71040, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71040, LA
How many schools are in 71040, LA?
71040, LA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,223 students in total.
How do schools in 71040 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 71040 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 71040 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71040?
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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