For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,570 students in 71373, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 1 private student). 100% of all K-12 students in 71373, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71373, LA are Vidalia Upper Elementary School, Vidalia High School and Vidalia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71373 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71373, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71373, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Concordia Avenue
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Vidalia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Murray Drive
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6231
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6231
Gr: 8-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Vidalia Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Stampley Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Gr: PK-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71373, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71373, LA include Vidalia Upper Elementary School, Vidalia High School and Vidalia Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 71373?
4 public schools are located in 71373.
What percentage of students in 71373 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 71373 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71373?
71373 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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