Best Schools in 71229, LA
71229, LA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,355 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 71229 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71229, LA
The top high schools in 71229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
2. Ouachita Parish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1191 Students
3. Bastrop High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morehouse Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 902 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71229, LA
The top middle schools in 71229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterlington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
2. East Ouachita Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71229, LA
The top elementary schools in 71229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 820 Students
2. Swartz Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 Students
3. Delta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morehouse Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
4. Morehouse Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morehouse Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 587 Students
5. Swartz Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71229, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71229, LA has a total population of 2,008 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71229, 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 71229, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71229, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71229, 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 71229, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71229, LA
How many schools are in 71229, LA?
71229, LA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,355 students in total.
How do schools in 71229 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 71229 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 71229 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71229?
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: 28%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 25%
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