Best Schools in Leighton, LA
Leighton, LA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,281 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Leighton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leighton, LA
The top high schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thibodaux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leighton, LA
The top middle schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Thibodaux Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leighton, LA
The top elementary schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C.m. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 349 Students
2. W.s. Lafargue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 456 Students
3. Thibodaux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 592 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leighton, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leighton, LA has a total population of 437 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leighton, 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 Leighton, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leighton, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leighton, 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 Leighton, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leighton, LA
How many schools are in Leighton, LA?
Leighton, LA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,281 students in total.
How do schools in Leighton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Leighton score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Leighton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leighton?
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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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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