Best Schools in 71227, LA
71227, LA has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,551 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 71227 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71227, LA
The top high schools in 71227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choudrant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 356 Students
2. West Ouachita High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1080 Students
3. Ruston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
4. Union Parish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 745 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71227, LA
The top middle schools in 71227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
2. I.a. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 6 • 280 Students
3. Ruston Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 558 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71227, LA
The top elementary schools in 71227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choudrant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 439 Students
3. Ruston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
4. Union Parish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
5. Calhoun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 519 Students
6. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71227, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71227, LA has a total population of 4,352 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71227, 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 71227, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71227, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71227, 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 71227, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71227, LA
How many schools are in 71227, LA?
71227, LA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,551 students in total.
How do schools in 71227 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 71227 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 71227 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71227?
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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations