Best Schools in 71245, LA
71245, LA has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,265 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 71245 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71245, LA
The top high schools in 71245, 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
Best Middle Schools in 71245, LA
The top middle schools in 71245, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 71245, LA
The top elementary schools in 71245, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cypress Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 385 Students
2. Glen View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 487 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71245, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71245, LA has a total population of 4,858 with 70% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71245, 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 71245, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71245, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71245, 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 71245, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71245, LA
How many schools are in 71245, LA?
71245, LA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,265 students in total.
How do schools in 71245 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 71245 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 71245 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71245?
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: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations