Best Schools in Waggaman, LA
Waggaman, LA has 7 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,917 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Waggaman meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waggaman, LA
The top high schools in Waggaman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 850 Students
2. East Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
3. L.w. Higgins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waggaman, LA
The top elementary schools in Waggaman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ralph J Bunche Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
2. Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 462 Students
3. Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 689 Students
4. Lucille Cherbonnier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waggaman, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waggaman, LA has a total population of 9,835 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waggaman, 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 Waggaman, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waggaman, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waggaman, 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 Waggaman, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waggaman, LA
How many schools are in Waggaman, LA?
Waggaman, LA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,917 students in total.
How do schools in Waggaman perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Waggaman score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Waggaman meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waggaman?
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: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Waggaman
1 of 1 schools in Waggaman carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Waggaman. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.