Tangipahoa Parish School District
School District · Amite, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Tangipahoa Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tangipahoa Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hammond Westside Montessori
Hammond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roseland Montessori
Roseland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#66 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,808
$2,282 vs Louisiana median
District size
20,513 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Tangipahoa Parish ranks #66 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Tangipahoa Parish's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hammond Eastside Magnet (8.1/10), Hammond Westside Montessori (7.7/10), and Roseland Montessori (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Tangipahoa Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Tangipahoa Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond Eastside Magnet | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hammond Westside Montessori | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Roseland Montessori | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Southeastern La University Lab School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Ponchatoula Junior High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Chesbrough Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Champ Cooper Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Amite Westside Middle Magnet | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lucille Nesom Memorial | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Spring Creek Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.1/10, Tangipahoa Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hammond Eastside Magnet, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Tangipahoa Parish students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
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 5.1/10. 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?
Hammond Eastside Magnet is the highest-rated school in Tangipahoa Parish with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Tangipahoa Parish?
Across schools in Tangipahoa Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. 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 5.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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Compare Tangipahoa Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jefferson Parish (75)
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- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
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- Bossier Parish (34)
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- Ascension Parish (31)
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- 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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