| Index | Hammond | Louisiana | National |
| Average Test Scores | 48% | 66% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 11 | 1,334 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 6 | 395 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 5 | 175 | 7,963 |
| Index | Hammond | Louisiana | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 78.8% | 80.2% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 76.9% | 78.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 51.2% | 49.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 31.2% | 28.6% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 27.4% | 23.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 9.8% | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 11 public schools, 6 private schools and 5 post-secondary schools in Hammond. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Hammond, LA schools is 48%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Hammond, LA, an average of 78.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 76.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Albany, LA | 1,300 | 86% | 78.5% |
| Springfield, LA | 562 | 77% | 60.8% |
| Ponchatoula, LA | 7,311 | 63% | 31.0% |
| Tickfaw, LA | 927 | 51% | 5.6% |
| Independence, LA | 2,578 | 47% | 1.7% |
| Hammond, LA | 20,557 | 48% | 0.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Bryant, AR | 20,563 | 58% | 19.8% |
| Adrian, MI | 20,550 | 41% | 14.8% |
| Clemmons, NC | 20,574 | 66% | 38.0% |
| Palm Valley, FL | 20,540 | 88% | 83.3% |
| Marblehead, MA | 20,530 | 64% | 32.3% |
| Hammond, LA | 20,557 | 48% | 0.5% |
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