Top Rankings
Zachary 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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,494 students in Zachary 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 Zachary Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
5,494 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zachary 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 187 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Graduation Rate
98%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
61%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
30%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,505 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$80 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,386
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,505
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Best Zachary Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zachary High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Zachary Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Gr: 3-4 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Gr: 5-6 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Gr: 7-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Gr: K | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
4488 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Gr: 1-2 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Rollins Road Extension
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Gr: PK | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,494 students.
What is the rank of Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District is ranked #13 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 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary Community School District?
61% of Zachary Community School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Zachary Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,505 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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