Best Schools in Ridgecrest, LA
Ridgecrest, LA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,112 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in Ridgecrest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, LA
The top high schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferriday High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, LA
The top middle schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferriday Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, LA
The top elementary schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferriday Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
2. Ferriday Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 315 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgecrest, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgecrest, LA has a total population of 1,557 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgecrest, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgecrest, LA
How many schools are in Ridgecrest, LA?
Ridgecrest, LA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,112 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgecrest perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ridgecrest score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in Ridgecrest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgecrest?
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%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 18%
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