Summary:
The city of Lecompte, Louisiana is home to two schools: Rapides High School, a public high school serving grades 9-12, and Carter C. Raymond Junior High School, a public elementary school serving grades PK-8. Both schools are part of the Rapides Parish school district, which is ranked 31st out of 118 districts in Louisiana and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Rapides High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranking 154th out of 329 Louisiana high schools in 2024-2025 and 200th out of 333 in 2023-2024. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% and a low dropout rate of 3.3%. However, its test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the Rapides Parish and Louisiana averages. In contrast, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School has a lower statewide ranking, placing 457th out of 666 Louisiana elementary schools in 2024-2025 and 528th out of 675 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Rapides Parish and Louisiana averages, with some exceptions in 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts.
Both schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with Rapides High School having 80.23% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and Carter C. Raymond Junior High School having an extremely high rate of 94.01%. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a significant role in the academic performance of the students. Addressing the disparities and supporting the underperforming school will be crucial for ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.
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