Best Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has a total of 1,680 schools including 457 high schools, 332 middle schools and 837 elementary schools. A total of 833,969 students attend Louisiana schools. On average, schools in Louisiana score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Louisiana meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 457 high schools with 280,910 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 Louisiana score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Louisiana don't meet expectations.
1. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 850 Students
2. Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 892 Students
3. Benjamin Franklin High School
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Benjamin Franklin High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
4. Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
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Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 275 Students
5. Early College Academy
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
6. Caddo Parish Magnet High School
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Caddo Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
7. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
8. Baton Rouge Magnet High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
9. Ocean Springs High School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
10. Dutchtown High School
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Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2643 Students
Best Middle Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 332 middle schools with 158,734 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 Louisiana score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Louisiana meet expectations.
1. Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
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Caddo Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
2. Bluff Middle School
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Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
3. Prairieville Middle School
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Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
4. N.s.u. Middle Lab School
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Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
5. Ocean Springs Middle School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students
6. Tchefuncte Middle School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 697 Students
7. Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
8. Mandeville Junior High School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 552 Students
9. Mandeville Middle School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 538 Students
10. Lake Harbor Middle School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 602 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 837 elementary schools with 360,188 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 Louisiana score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Louisiana meet expectations.
1. Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
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Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
3. Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
4. South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
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Caddo Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
5. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
6. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
7. Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
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Caddo Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
8. Fairfield Magnet School
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Caddo Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
9. Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
10. Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
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Lake Forest Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 596 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Louisiana
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Louisiana has a total population of 4,657,757 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Louisiana
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 Louisiana.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Louisiana.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Louisiana.
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 Louisiana Internet Health Assessment.
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