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Tangipahoa Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
32
Schools
20,700
Students
$13,701
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
68.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
79.5%
Graduation Rate
-7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tangipahoa Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 20,700 students across 32 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,701 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (32)
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amite High Magnet09–12445
Hammond High Magnet School09–121,750
Independence High Magnet07–12570
Jewel M. Sumner High School09–12426
Kentwood High Magnet School07–12328
Loranger High School09–12666
Ponchatoula High School09–122,262
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.03–12180
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,701Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
39%
State
40.7%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal
20.1%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
20,700
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.5%, graduation is 7.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish has 32 public schools, serving a total of 20,700 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tangipahoa Parish?
The graduation rate is 79.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tangipahoa Parish spend per student?
Tangipahoa Parish spends $13,701 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tangipahoa Parish?
68% of students in Tangipahoa Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tangipahoa Parish?
No, Tangipahoa Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tangipahoa Parish serve?
Tangipahoa Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tangipahoa Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tangipahoa Parish is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.