Tangipahoa Parish School District
School District · Amite, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#57 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,808
$2,282 vs Louisiana median
District size
20,513 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
About Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Parish is a Amite, Louisiana school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 20,513 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $12,808 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Tangipahoa Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southeastern La University Lab School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Tangipahoa Parish students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 36.2%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tangipahoa Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tangipahoa Parish with test data.
Schools in Tangipahoa Parish
32 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Amite
- Total Enrollment
- 20,513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,141
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish has 32 schools in total — 17 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tangipahoa Parish?
The average composite rating for Tangipahoa Parish is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,808 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tangipahoa Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tangipahoa Parish is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tangipahoa Parish?
Southeastern La University Lab School is the highest-rated school in Tangipahoa Parish with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Tangipahoa Parish?
Across schools in Tangipahoa Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tangipahoa Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Tangipahoa Parish has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Tangipahoa Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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