Best Schools in Ponchatoula, LA
Ponchatoula, LA has a total of 13 schools including 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 11,934 students attend Ponchatoula, LA schools. On average, schools in Ponchatoula score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ponchatoula underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Ponchatoula, LA
Ponchatoula, LA has 3 high schools with 5,471 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 Ponchatoula score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ponchatoula don't meet expectations.
1. Ponchatoula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students
2. Hammond High Magnet School
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1750 Students
3. East St. John High School
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St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ponchatoula, LA
Ponchatoula, LA has 6 middle schools with 4,102 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 Ponchatoula score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ponchatoula underperform expectations.
1. Madisonville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 655 Students
2. Martha Vinyard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 733 Students
3. Ponchatoula Junior High School
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 770 Students
4. Greenville Park Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 447 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ponchatoula, LA
Ponchatoula, LA has 4 elementary schools with 2,361 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 Ponchatoula score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ponchatoula underperform expectations.
1. John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
SchoolGrade
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St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
2. Champ Cooper Elementary School
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1126 Students
3. D.c. Reeves Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 678 Students
4. Woodland Park Magnet
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 519 Students
5. Tucker Memorial Elementary School
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 709 Students
6. Perrin Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
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Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ponchatoula, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ponchatoula, LA has a total population of 31,090 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ponchatoula, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ponchatoula, LA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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