For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 921 students in Dry Prong, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dry Prong, LA are South Grant Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dry Prong have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dry Prong, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Grant Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dry Prong, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dry Prong, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dry Prong, LA include South Grant Elementary School and Grant Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dry Prong?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dry Prong.
What is the racial composition of students in Dry Prong?
Dry Prong public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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