Best High Schools in Hammond, LA

Hammond, LA has 6 high schools with 5,895 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 Hammond score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hammond don't meet expectations.

1. Springfield High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

2. Ponchatoula High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students

3. Albany High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students

4. Hammond High Magnet School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1750 Students

5. Independence High Magnet

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 570 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hammond, LA

Hammond, LA has 7 middle schools with 4,510 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 Hammond score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hammond meet expectations.

1. Albany Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students

2. Springfield Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students

3. Martha Vinyard Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 733 Students

4. Natalbany Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 372 Students

5. Greenville Park Leadership Academy

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 447 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hammond, LA

Hammond, LA has 8 elementary schools with 3,716 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 Hammond score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hammond don't meet expectations.

1. Southeastern La University Lab School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 269 Students

2. Albany Upper Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 313 Students

3. Springfield Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students

4. Hammond Eastside Magnet

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1343 Students

5. Hammond Westside Montessori

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1072 Students

6. Lucille Nesom Memorial

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students

7. Woodland Park Magnet

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 519 Students

8. Holy Ghost School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Ghost School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 627 Students

9. Trafton Academy At Hammond

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trafton Academy At Hammond • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 257 Students

10. Oaks Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oaks Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 74 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hammond, LA

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

Community Factors

Hammond, LA has a total population of 50,704 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hammond, LA

14,121

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hammond, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hammond, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hammond, LA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,552 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hammond, LA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hammond, LA

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Tickfaw, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Natalbany, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Ponchatoula, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations