📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
12 Rated Districts in the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Louisiana districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Zachary Community School District | Zachary | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Ascension Parish School District | Sorrento | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #3 | Central Community School District | Baton Rouge | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #4 | West Feliciana Parish School District | St. Francisville | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #5 | Livingston Parish School District | Livingston | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #6 | West Baton Rouge Parish School District | Port Allen | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #7 | Assumption Parish School District | Napoleonville | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #8 | Iberville Parish School District | Plaquemine | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #9 | East Feliciana Parish School District | Clinton | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #10 | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | Baton Rouge | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #11 | Pointe Coupee Parish School District | New Roads | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #12 | St. Helena Parish School District | Greensburg | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Louisiana) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, the highest-rated is Zachary Community School District (Zachary), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Louisiana districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.