Best Schools in Terrytown, LA
Terrytown, LA has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,727 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Terrytown underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Terrytown, LA
The top high schools in Terrytown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1524 Students
2. Helen Cox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
Best Middle Schools in Terrytown, LA
The top middle schools in Terrytown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Livaudais Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Gretna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Terrytown, LA
The top elementary schools in Terrytown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul J. Solis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
2. Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 617 Students
3. George Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
4. Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
5. Terrytown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
6. William Hart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
7. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
8. Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1194 Students
9. Stepping Stones Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stepping Stones Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 62 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Terrytown, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Terrytown, LA has a total population of 25,278 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Terrytown, 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 Terrytown, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Terrytown, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Terrytown, 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 Terrytown, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Terrytown, LA
How many schools are in Terrytown, LA?
Terrytown, LA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,727 students in total.
How do schools in Terrytown perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Terrytown score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Terrytown underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Terrytown?
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: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Terrytown
5 of 5 schools in Terrytown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2F: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Terrytown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.