Best Schools in Ascension Parish, LA
Ascension Parish, LA has 35 public schools (4 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 25,768 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Ascension Parish greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ascension Parish, LA
The top high schools in Ascension Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dutchtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2643 Students
2. St. Amant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2411 Students
3. East Ascension High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2098 Students
4. Donaldsonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ascension Parish, LA
The top middle schools in Ascension Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
2. Prairieville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
3. Dutchtown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
4. Galvez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
5. St. Amant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
6. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
7. Gonzales Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
8. Lowery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ascension Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in Ascension Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
2. Prairieville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
3. Bullion Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
4. Spanish Lake Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
5. Bluff Ridge Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
6. Dutchtown Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
7. St. Amant Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
8. Galvez Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
9. Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 926 Students
10. Sorrento Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ascension Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ascension Parish, LA has a total population of 126,500 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ascension Parish, 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 Ascension Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ascension Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ascension Parish, 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 Ascension Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ascension Parish, LA
How many schools are in Ascension Parish, LA?
Ascension Parish, LA has 35 public schools: 4 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 25,768 students in total.
How do schools in Ascension Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Ascension Parish score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Ascension Parish greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ascension Parish?
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: 36%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 35%
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