Best Schools in Gilark, LA
Gilark, LA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,312 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Gilark don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilark, LA
The top high schools in Gilark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
2. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gilark, LA
The top middle schools in Gilark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
2. Homer Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilark, LA
The top elementary schools in Gilark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E. S. Richardson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 335 Students
2. J. L. Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 334 Students
3. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
4. J. A. Phillips Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilark, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilark, LA has a total population of 258 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilark, 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 Gilark, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilark, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilark, 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 Gilark, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilark, LA
How many schools are in Gilark, LA?
Gilark, LA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,312 students in total.
How do schools in Gilark perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Gilark score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Gilark don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilark?
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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