| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Community School District | Zachary | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 5,853 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central Community School District | Baton Rouge | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 4,967 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish School District | Greenwell Springs | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 43,253 | 83 | — | 22 |
| City of Baker School District | Baker | Not rated | 1,109 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How East Baton Rouge Parish compares
Together they enroll 55,182 students across 99 schools. The largest is East Baton Rouge Parish School District with 43,253 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Louisiana average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 4 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4 public school districts covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in East Baton Rouge Parish is Zachary Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Louisiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
Of the districts serving East Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Louisiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Louisiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Louisiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Louisiana only, never across state lines.