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Best Schools in 71456, LA
71456, LA has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,418 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 71456 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71456, LA
The top high schools in 71456, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Natchitoches Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1245 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71456, LA
The top middle schools in 71456, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 356 Students
2. Natchitoches Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71456, LA
The top elementary schools in 71456, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 467 Students
2. M.r. Weaver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 377 Students
3. L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 648 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71456, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71456, LA has a total population of 1,089 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71456, 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 71456, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71456, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71456, 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 71456, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71456, LA
How many schools are in 71456, LA?
71456, LA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,418 students in total.
How do schools in 71456 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 71456 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 71456 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71456?
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: 27%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations