Best High Schools in Washington Parish, LA

Washington Parish, LA has 8 high schools with 4,700 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washington Parish score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington Parish don't meet expectations.

1. Picayune Memorial High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students

2. Pine School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students

3. Franklinton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students

4. Varnado High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 309 Students

5. Bogalusa High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Bogalusa School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 705 Students

Best Middle Schools in Washington Parish, LA

Washington Parish, LA has 6 middle schools with 2,040 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washington Parish score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington Parish meet expectations.

1. Picayune Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students

2. Franklinton Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 362 Students

3. Franklinton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 405 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Washington Parish, LA

Washington Parish, LA has 7 elementary schools with 2,698 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washington Parish score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington Parish don't meet expectations.

1. Enon Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 287 Students

2. Baxterville School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students

3. Fifth Ward Junior High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 430 Students

4. Thomas Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 763 Students

5. Dexter Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walthall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 81 Students

6. Franklinton Primary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 664 Students

7. Wesley Ray Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students

8. Central Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Bogalusa School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 260 Students

9. Annunciation Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Annunciation Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 83 Students

10. Byrd Avenue Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

City Of Bogalusa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 363 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Washington Parish, LA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Washington Parish, LA has a total population of 45,463 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Washington Parish, LA

9,896

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington Parish, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington Parish, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington Parish, LA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,464 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

20 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Washington Parish, LA

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Walthall County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pearl River County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Marion County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
St. Tammany Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tangipahoa Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pike County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Helena Parish, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lamar County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hancock County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Stone County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations