Best Schools in 71343, LA
71343, LA has 25 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,424 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 71343 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71343, LA
The top high schools in 71343, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckeye High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 972 Students
2. Jena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lasalle Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
3. Vidalia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 417 Students
4. Marksville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 675 Students
5. Ferriday High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 314 Students
6. Block High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catahoula Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71343, LA
The top middle schools in 71343, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jena Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lasalle Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
2. Vidalia Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
3. Ferriday Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71343, LA
The top elementary schools in 71343, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 384 Students
2. Goodpine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lasalle Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students
3. Nebo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lasalle Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 162 Students
4. Lafargue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
5. Vidalia Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 353 Students
6. Jonesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catahoula Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
7. Marksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 697 Students
8. Ferriday Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
9. Jena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lasalle Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 399 Students
10. Buckeye Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71343, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71343, LA has a total population of 7,233 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71343, 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 71343, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71343, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71343, 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 71343, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71343, LA
How many schools are in 71343, LA?
71343, LA has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,424 students in total.
How do schools in 71343 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 71343 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 71343 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71343?
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: 29%
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