Lafayette, Vermilion parishes lead Acadiana in LEAP test scores

See the top-performing Acadiana public schools based on 2026 LEAP test scores

See how Acadiana area public schools performed on this year's LEAP test, which tests how ready students are to move to the next grade level.

Tangipahoa Parish School System improves on state tests

Tangipahoa Parish School System reported district-wide gains on the 2026 LEAP Assessments.

Louisiana posts record LEAP scores as NOLA Public Schools continues to improve

According to the Louisiana Department of Education, New Orleans Public Schools' mastery rate increased to 31% in 2026.

Lafayette, Vermilion parishes lead Acadiana in LEAP test scores

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette and Vermilion parishes led all of Acadiana in LEAP test scores, with both districts outperforming the state average and posting year-over-year growth, according to results recently released by the state.

New Orleans students made big gains on 2026 LEAP tests. These charts show the growth.

New Orleans students vaulted past their peers on this year’s LEAP tests, making the city school system one of the most improved in Louisiana and the state’s top-growing large district.