Best Schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Natchitoches Parish, LA has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,804 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Natchitoches Parish greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA
The top high schools in Natchitoches Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 275 Students
2. Natchitoches Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1245 Students
3. Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students
Best Middle Schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA
The top middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. N.s.u. Middle Lab School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 356 Students
3. Natchitoches Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in Natchitoches Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
2. Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 467 Students
3. Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 220 Students
4. M.r. Weaver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 377 Students
5. Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
6. Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 147 Students
7. Natchitoches Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 420 Students
8. L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchitoches Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 648 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Natchitoches Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Natchitoches Parish, LA has a total population of 37,515 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Natchitoches Parish, 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 Natchitoches Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Natchitoches Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Natchitoches Parish, 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 Natchitoches Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA
How many schools are in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
Natchitoches Parish, LA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,804 students in total.
How do schools in Natchitoches Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Natchitoches Parish score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Natchitoches Parish greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Natchitoches Parish?
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: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations