Best Schools in Douglas, LA
Douglas, LA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,833 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Douglas meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas, LA
The top high schools in Douglas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choudrant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 356 Students
2. Ruston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas, LA
The top middle schools in Douglas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. I.a. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 6 • 280 Students
2. Ruston Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 558 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas, LA
The top elementary schools in Douglas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choudrant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Ruston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
3. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas, LA has a total population of 516 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas, 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 Douglas, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas, 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 Douglas, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas, LA
How many schools are in Douglas, LA?
Douglas, LA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,833 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Douglas score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Douglas meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas?
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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