Central’s public schools outscore 93% of Louisiana districts
Math proficiency in Central’s districts is 53%, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Central, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 105 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Central’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 93% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,525 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Central Intermediate School, then Central Middle School, then Central High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Central Private School (private) and St. Alphonsus Liguori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Central’s grade
A: better than 93% of Louisiana school districts, #2 of 162 Louisiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Central, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Central
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
Grades PK–K · 378 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Greenwell Springs
Kindergarten in Central
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
Grades PK–K · 378 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Greenwell Springs
1st grade in Central
Tanglewood Elementary School
Grades 1–2 · 622 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
2nd grade in Central
Tanglewood Elementary School
Grades 1–2 · 622 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
3rd grade in Central
Central Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 1,039 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Central
Central Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 1,039 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Central
Central Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 1,039 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Central
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,012 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Central
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,012 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Central
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,012 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Central
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
10th grade in Central
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Baton Rouge
Central’s public schools are run by Central Community School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Central vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Central’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Central | A | Central |
| Denham Springs | A | Livingston Parish |
| Zachary | A | Zachary |
| St. George | B− | East Baton Rouge Parish |
Every school in Central
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Central’s schools
Are Central’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Central children attend outscore 93% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #2 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Central in?
Central Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,580 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Central kids go to high school?
Central High School in Baton Rouge, with 1,529 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Central’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Central Community School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Central spend per student?
$12,525 in Central Community School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Central?
Yes: Central Private School (religious, grades PK–12, 682 students) and St. Alphonsus Liguori School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 431 students).
Parents talk
What Central families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Central → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.