Best Schools in Ward, LA
Ward, LA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,973 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Ward greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward, LA
The top high schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward, LA
The top middle schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward, LA
The top elementary schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 562 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ward, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ward, LA has a total population of 342 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ward, 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 Ward, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ward, 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 Ward, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward, LA
How many schools are in Ward, LA?
Ward, LA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,973 students in total.
How do schools in Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ward score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Ward greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward?
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: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 25%
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