Best Schools in Welsh, LA
Welsh, LA has 12 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,595 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Welsh meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Welsh, LA
The top high schools in Welsh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Jennings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 853 Students
3. Welsh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
4. Elton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Welsh, LA
The top middle schools in Welsh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Welsh, LA
The top elementary schools in Welsh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
2. Welsh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
3. Elton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1029 Students
5. Fenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Welsh, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Welsh, LA has a total population of 4,762 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Welsh, 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 Welsh, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Welsh, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Welsh, 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 Welsh, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Welsh, LA
How many schools are in Welsh, LA?
Welsh, LA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,595 students in total.
How do schools in Welsh perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Welsh score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Welsh meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Welsh?
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: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Welsh
2 of 2 schools in Welsh carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Welsh. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.