For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,606 students in 70401, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in 70401, LA is Hammond High Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70401 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70401, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70401 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hammond High Magnet School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70401, LA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
70401, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Gr: PK-3 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Northlake Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
45439 Live Oak
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 1-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 5-12
Tangipahoa Parish Adult Education (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Tangipahoa Parish Pm High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70401, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70401, LA include Hammond High Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in 70401?
1 public high schools are located in 70401.
What is the racial composition of students in 70401?
70401 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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