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Best Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA has 15 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,447 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in South Baton Rouge meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
The top high schools in South Baton Rouge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students
2. Tara High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
The top middle schools in South Baton Rouge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
2. Westdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
The top elementary schools in South Baton Rouge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayfair Laboratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 495 Students
2. Woodlawn Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 718 Students
3. Wildwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
4. Gardere Community Christian School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardere Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
5. Magnolia Woods Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
6. Westminster Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
7. South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 845 Students
8. Jefferson Terrace Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 744 Students
9. Montessori School Of Baton Rouge
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Baton Rouge • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA has a total population of 23,759 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 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 South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 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 South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
How many schools are in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,447 students in total.
How do schools in South Baton Rouge perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in South Baton Rouge score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in South Baton Rouge meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Baton Rouge?
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: 24%
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- Projected: 22%
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