Herndon Magnet School

Herndon Magnet School serves 729 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the rural community of Belcher, Louisiana. This regular public elementary school has earned recognition as one of Louisiana's top-performing schools, ranking 137th out of 1,290 schools statewide and placing in the 90th percentile with a strong 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school demonstrates solid academic achievement with 67% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 63% meet proficiency standards in mathematics.

With 44 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Herndon Magnet maintains a manageable 16.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention and instruction. The school draws from a diverse economic community where the median household income is $52,188 and about one in four adults holds a bachelor's degree or higher. While 16.4% of families in the area face economic challenges, the school's academic excellence rating of 9.4 out of 10 reflects its commitment to providing quality education for all students.

Located on Gamm Road in Caddo Parish, Herndon Magnet School serves this small rural community of fewer than 500 residents, offering families a high-performing educational option in a close-knit, countryside setting.

Located in a rural area, Herndon Magnet School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.