Best Schools in 71270, LA
71270, LA has 15 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,980 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 71270 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71270, LA
The top high schools in 71270, 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. Ruston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71270, LA
The top middle schools in 71270, 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 71270, LA
The top elementary schools in 71270, 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. Ruston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
3. Cypress Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 385 Students
4. Montessori School Of Ruston
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Ruston • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students
5. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 397 Students
6. Glen View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 487 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71270, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71270, LA has a total population of 32,076 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71270, 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 71270, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71270, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71270, 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 71270, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71270, LA
How many schools are in 71270, LA?
71270, LA has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,980 students in total.
How do schools in 71270 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 71270 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 71270 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71270?
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: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet 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: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- 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