Best Schools in Hester, LA
Hester, LA has 4 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,741 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Hester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hester, LA
The top high schools in Hester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lutcher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1043 Students
2. St. James High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 634 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hester, LA
The top middle schools in Hester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sixth Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hester, LA
The top elementary schools in Hester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paulina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 774 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hester, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hester, LA has a total population of 489 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hester, 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 Hester, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hester, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hester, 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 Hester, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hester, LA
How many schools are in Hester, LA?
Hester, LA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,741 students in total.
How do schools in Hester perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Hester score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Hester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hester?
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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