Summary:
The city of Livingston, Louisiana, is home to three schools within the highly-ranked Livingston Parish school district, serving a total of 1,537 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Doyle High School (grades 6-12) is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 93rd percentile among Louisiana high schools. It boasts exceptional academic results, including a 93.2% graduation rate and a very low 0.3% dropout rate, with proficiency rates in advanced coursework like Algebra I (94%) and Biology (87%) far exceeding state averages. In contrast, the two elementary schools—Doyle Elementary School (PK-5) and Frost School (PK-8)—both hold 3-star ratings and rank near the middle of the state.
While the elementary schools share similar overall ratings, they have distinct strengths. Doyle Elementary School performs slightly better in English Language Arts (74% proficiency) and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (13.4%) compared to the district average. Frost School, however, demonstrates a notable strength in mathematics for its upper grades (6-8), with proficiency rates of 79-88%, well above district and state benchmarks. Frost School also has the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7:1) among the three schools, despite serving the highest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (74.84%).
Key takeaways for parents include Doyle High School's exceptional upward trajectory, having improved from the 83rd to the 93rd percentile in just two years, making it a top choice for secondary education. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide strength, with all schools below the state average of 22.5%, though Frost School's rate of 19.9% warrants attention. Overall, the Livingston schools offer strong academic foundations, with the high school providing an elite college-preparatory experience and the elementary schools offering specialized strengths in either ELA or math.
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