Best Schools in Central, LA
Central, LA has a total of 29 schools including 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 21,774 students attend Central, LA schools. On average, schools in Central score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Central, LA
Central, LA has 10 high schools with 10,377 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central don't meet expectations.
1. Zachary High School
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Zachary Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1765 Students
2. Live Oak High School
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students
3. Liberty High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students
4. Central High School
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Central Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students
5. Denham Springs High School
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1654 Students
6. Northeast High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students
7. Belaire High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
8. Baker High School
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City Of Baker School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
9. Glen Oaks Senior High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, LA
Central, LA has 7 middle schools with 5,082 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central meet expectations.
1. Live Oak Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
2. Denham Springs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
3. Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
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Zachary Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 889 Students
4. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Central Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1163 Students
5. Live Oak Middle School
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 687 Students
6. Park Forest Middle School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, LA
Central, LA has 12 elementary schools with 6,315 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central meet expectations.
1. South Live Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 635 Students
2. Central Intermediate School
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Central Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1072 Students
3. Denham Springs Elementary School
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
4. Live Oak Elementary School
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Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
5. Brownfields Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
6. Twin Oaks Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
7. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
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City Of Baker School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 124 Students
8. Greenbrier Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
9. White Hills Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
10. Northeast Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, LA has a total population of 18,970 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, 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 Central, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, 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 Central, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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