Top Rankings
Central Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,580 students in Central Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Central Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
4,580 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 187 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Graduation Rate
94%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.1%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
21%
42%
% White
65%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,260 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,047 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,111 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$12,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,260
$19,683
Spending / Student
$18,047
$18,725
Best Central Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12636 Sullivan Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Gr: 3-5 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12656 Sullivan Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-2237
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-2237
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
6612 Audusson
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-4093
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-4093
Gr: PK-K | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
9352 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-3454
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-3454
Gr: 1-2 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Community School District?
Central Community School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,580 students.
What is the rank of Central Community School District?
Central Community School District is ranked #12 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Community School District?
65% of Central Community School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Community School District?
Central Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Central Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,047 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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