Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Grant Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Junior High School serves the southeast part of Dry Prong, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 339.2 square miles, with typical travel times of 20-30 minutes for students living at the furthest edges, which can be up to 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Junior High School's student population of 438 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Grant Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Junior High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
14%
42%
White
82%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Junior High School's ranking?
Grant Junior High School is ranked #615 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Grant Junior High School?
438 students attend Grant Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grant Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Junior High School?
Grant Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Junior High School offer ?
Grant Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Junior High School part of?
Grant Junior High School is part of Grant Parish School District.
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