Best Schools in Hessmer, LA
Hessmer, LA has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,304 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Hessmer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hessmer, LA
The top high schools in Hessmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bunkie Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 702 Students
2. Marksville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 675 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hessmer, LA
The top elementary schools in Hessmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafargue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Marksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 697 Students
3. Bunkie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 356 Students
4. Cottonport Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoyelles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hessmer, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hessmer, LA has a total population of 3,750 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hessmer, 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 Hessmer, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hessmer, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hessmer, 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 Hessmer, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hessmer, LA
How many schools are in Hessmer, LA?
Hessmer, LA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,304 students in total.
How do schools in Hessmer perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Hessmer score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Hessmer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hessmer?
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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations