Best Schools in Akers, LA
Akers, LA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,930 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Akers don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Akers, LA
The top high schools in Akers, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponchatoula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students
2. Loranger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
3. East St. John High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
Best Middle Schools in Akers, LA
The top middle schools in Akers, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loranger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 610 Students
2. Ponchatoula Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 770 Students
3. Martha Vinyard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Akers, LA
The top elementary schools in Akers, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 754 Students
2. D.c. Reeves Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 678 Students
3. Loranger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 834 Students
4. Perrin Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 455 Students
5. Tucker Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Akers, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Akers, LA has a total population of 832 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Akers, 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 Akers, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Akers, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Akers, 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 Akers, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Akers, LA
How many schools are in Akers, LA?
Akers, LA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,930 students in total.
How do schools in Akers perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Akers score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Akers don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Akers?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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