Summary:
The city of French Settlement, Louisiana, is served by two highly-rated public schools within the Livingston Parish school district, which ranks in the top 15% of districts statewide. French Settlement Elementary School (FSES) serves grades PK-6 with 530 students, while French Settlement High School (FSHS) serves grades 7-12 with 450 students, creating a seamless educational path for the community's 980 total students.
Both schools are standout performers, consistently exceeding state averages in every core subject. FSHS excels in academic excellence and post-secondary readiness, boasting a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year—far better than the district's 0.2% and the state's 3.1%. It also leads in overall LEAP proficiency, with 89% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 79% in Math. FSES shines in foundational skill building, particularly in early grades: 88% of its 3rd graders are proficient in Math, a full 26 points above the state average. However, FSES shows a notable "5th grade slump" in Math, with proficiency dropping to just 54%, a clear area for targeted support. Both schools maintain low chronic absenteeism rates (around 12-13%), nearly half the state average of 22.5%, and serve a student body where roughly 60-65% are economically disadvantaged, making their high performance especially impressive.
Key differences emerge between the schools. FSHS enjoys a smaller student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 compared to FSES's 15.7:1, which may help its perfect retention rate. At FSHS, English proficiency is exceptionally strong (88-89%), but Biology proficiency was a relative weakness at 64% in 2024-2025, though it improved to 78% the following year. The most recent graduation rate for FSHS is from 2020-2021 at 93.3%, and seeing updated data would confirm if the perfect dropout rate translates to a near-perfect graduation rate. Overall, these schools provide a high-quality education that overcomes socioeconomic challenges, making French Settlement an excellent choice for families seeking strong academic foundations and a supportive environment.
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