For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 921 students in Dry Prong, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dry Prong, LA are South Grant Elementary School and Grant Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dry Prong, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dry Prong have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dry Prong, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Grant Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Grant Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dry Prong, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dry Prong, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dry Prong, LA include South Grant Elementary School and Grant Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dry Prong?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dry Prong.
What is the racial composition of students in Dry Prong?
Dry Prong public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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