- Loranger Elementary School — Grades PK–4 · 800 students
- D.C. Reeves Elementary School — Grades 3–4 · 688 students
- Tucker Memorial Elementary School — Grades 1–2 · 633 students
- Woodland Park Magnet — Grades PK–3 · 458 students
- Midway Elementary School — Grades PK–3 · 440 students
- Amite Elementary Magnet School — Grades PK–4 · 431 students
- Chesbrough Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 424 students
- Perrin Early Learning Center — Grades PK–K · 338 students
- Spring Creek Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 292 students
- Ponchatoula Junior High School — Grades 7–8 · 723 students
- Loranger Middle School — Grades 5–8 · 590 students
- Martha Vinyard Elementary School — Grades 5–6 · 589 students
- Jewel M. Sumner Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 306 students
- Amite Westside Middle Magnet — Grades 5–8 · 279 students
- Ponchatoula High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,067 students
- Hammond High Magnet School — Grades 9–12 · 1,606 students
- Loranger High School — Grades 9–12 · 616 students
- Jewel M. Sumner High School — Grades 9–12 · 428 students
- Amite High Magnet — Grades 9–12 · 347 students
- Hammond Eastside Magnet — Grades PK–8 · 1,340 students
- Champ Cooper Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 1,163 students
- Hammond Westside Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 1,022 students
- Independence Leadership Academy — Grades PK–6 · 548 students
- Independence High Magnet — Grades 7–12 · 490 students
- Lucille Nesom Memorial — Grades PK–8 · 414 students
- Roseland Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 412 students
- Greenville Park Leadership Academy — Grades 4–8 · 384 students
- Natalbany Middle — Grades 4–8 · 347 students
- O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy — Grades PK–6 · 314 students
- Kentwood High Magnet School — Grades 7–12 · 259 students
- Southeastern LA University Lab School — Grades PK–8 · 257 students
- Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center — Grades 3–12 · 72 students
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| Metric | Tangipahoa Parish School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Tangipahoa Parish School District
Tangipahoa Parish School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 70443 in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Louisiana districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Tangipahoa Parish School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $12,700 per year, placing it 10% above the Louisiana state average of approximately $11,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With multiple schools, Tangipahoa Parish School District operates as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Tangipahoa Parish School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Tangipahoa Parish School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Tangipahoa Parish School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 70443
Children in zip code 70443 are assigned to Tangipahoa Parish School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 70443, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Tangipahoa Parish School District at (985)748-2502 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Louisiana districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Tangipahoa Parish
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Tangipahoa Parish School District serves zip code 70443, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 70443 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Louisiana, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Tangipahoa Parish School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 70443.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Tangipahoa Parish School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 70443 data.