Best High Schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

High schools
5
Students
5,098
Avg actual
24%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Live Oak High School

A

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students

2. Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students

3. Belaire High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students

4. Istrouma High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 662 Students

5. Glen Oaks Senior High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students

Best Middle Schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Middle schools
6
Students
3,843
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Live Oak Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students

2. Central Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1163 Students

3. Live Oak Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 687 Students

4. Capitol Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

5. Park Forest Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

6. Glen Oaks Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Glen Oaks Middle School (redesign Schools La) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Elementary schools
9
Students
4,923
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Live Oak Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 635 Students

2. Central Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1072 Students

3. Glen Oaks Park Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

4. Park Forest Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students

5. Sharon Hills Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students

6. Merrydale Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students

7. Claiborne Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students

8. Tanglewood Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Central Community School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 720 Students

9. Bellingrath Hills Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Central Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 425 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA has a total population of 15,208 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

14,418

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

38.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

8.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

30.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,261 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

How many schools are in Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA?

Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,418 students in total.

How do schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greenwell Springs-Central Area?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Greenwell Springs-Central Area, Baton Rouge, LA

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Park Forest-Louisiana North, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lobdell-Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Broadmoor-Sherwood, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Belfair, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 9%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brownsfield-Central, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Airline-Jefferson, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations