For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 785 students in 71254, LA (there are , serving 141 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 71254, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71254, LA are General Trass High School, Southside Elementary School and Griffin Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71254 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71254, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71254, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Trass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
71254, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Gr: K-8
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1900 Marietta St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71254, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71254, LA include General Trass High School, Southside Elementary School and Griffin Middle School Academy.
How many public schools are located in 71254?
3 public schools are located in 71254.
What percentage of students in 71254 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 71254 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71254?
71254 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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