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School Comparison

Southern University Lab School
vs.
Zachary High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Southern University Lab School
Zachary High School
  • Zachary High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Southern University Lab School (697 vs. 113).
  • Zachary High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Southern University Lab School (364 vs. 34).
  • Zachary High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Southern University Lab School (387 vs. 112).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Zachary High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern University Lab School (253 vs. 70).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Zachary High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Southern University Lab School (364 vs. 34).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Zachary High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Southern University Lab School (697 vs. 113).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Zachary High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southern University Lab School (187 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Zachary High School reported a higher students per counselor than Southern University Lab School (410:1 vs. 354:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Zachary High School

2 metrics were reported by Zachary High School. Comparable data for Southern University Lab School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
96%
Gifted & talented
150

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Southern University Lab School
$6,788.28
Zachary High School
$12,935.08
Local revenue share
Southern University Lab School
21.5%
Zachary High School
45.3%
State revenue share
Southern University Lab School
63.1%
Zachary High School
44.1%
Federal revenue share
Southern University Lab School
15.4%
Zachary High School
10.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southern University Lab School
9.2%
Zachary High School
9.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
East Baton Rouge Parish
$63,075
East Baton Rouge Parish
$63,075
Poverty rate
East Baton Rouge Parish
18.6%
East Baton Rouge Parish
18.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
East Baton Rouge Parish
38.2%
East Baton Rouge Parish
38.2%
Unemployment rate
East Baton Rouge Parish
4.2%
East Baton Rouge Parish
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.