For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,560 students in Dry Prong, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Dry Prong, LA are South Grant Elementary School, Grant High School and Grant Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dry Prong, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Dry Prong have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dry Prong, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Grant High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Grant Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Dry Prong, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grant Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
17771 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3999
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3999
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dry Prong, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Dry Prong, LA include South Grant Elementary School, Grant High School and Grant Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Dry Prong?
3 public schools are located in Dry Prong.
What is the racial composition of students in Dry Prong?
Dry Prong public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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