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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,753 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 50% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
1,331 Schools
# Students
5,753 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Zachary Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 193 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
263 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
3,335 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
58%
41%
# White Students
1,839 Students
290,584 Students
% White Students
32%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
203
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
351
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
442
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
416
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
398
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
411
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
420
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
455
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
443
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
430
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
516
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
451
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
422
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
395
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,858
$15,176
Spending / Student
$12,363
$14,514
Best Zachary Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zachary High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #22.
Zachary Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Grades: 3-4
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Grades: 7-8
| 873 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Grades: 5-6
| 875 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Grades: K
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
4488 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Grades: 1-2
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Rollins Road Extension
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Grades: PK
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,753 students.
What is the rank of Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District is ranked #11 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary Community School District?
58% of Zachary Community School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Zachary Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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