Summary:
The city of Rosepine, Louisiana, is served by two public schools—Rosepine Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Rosepine High School (grades 7-12)—both part of the Vernon Parish school district, which ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana districts with a 4-star rating. Together, these schools enroll 1,428 students and serve a community where about 65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high-needs population that still achieves strong academic results.
Rosepine Elementary stands out as the district’s academic powerhouse, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 89% of all students are proficient—19 points above the state average. The school has shown consistent improvement, rising from the 67th to the 82nd percentile in state rankings over three years. In contrast, Rosepine High School excels in mathematics, with remarkable End-of-Course (EOC) exam results: 93% proficiency in Geometry and 86% in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages. The high school also boasts a perfect 0.0% dropout rate, a critical indicator of student support. However, the high school’s state ranking has declined from the 93rd to the 72nd percentile, possibly due to faster improvement in other schools or slight dips in subjects like U.S. History and Biology.
An interesting paradox emerges at Rosepine Elementary: despite its stellar academic performance, it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.8%, above the state average of 22.5%. This suggests the school’s instructional methods or support systems are highly effective at overcoming attendance challenges. Both schools have similar student-teacher ratios (around 17:1) and strong social studies scores, with the elementary school leading at 68% proficiency—14 points above the district. Overall, Rosepine offers a tale of two strengths: elementary students thrive in ELA, while high school students dominate in math, creating a well-rounded educational environment for families in the area.
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