Lincoln Parish

The Lincoln Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is home to several standout schools, including A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, which is ranked 7th out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, and Choudrant High School, which is ranked 10th out of 321 Louisiana high schools and also has a 5-star rating.

Many of the schools in Lincoln Parish demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in core subjects like math and English Language Arts. A.E. Phillips Laboratory School stands out with 99% of students proficient or better in both math and ELA, while Choudrant High School has 88-90% proficiency rates across multiple subjects. Other high-performing schools include Ruston High School, which is ranked in the top 25% of Louisiana high schools.

However, the data also reveals some variation in elementary school performance, with schools like Cypress Springs Elementary and Ruston Elementary having more average test scores compared to the district's top-performing schools. Additionally, all schools in the district reported high chronic absenteeism rates around 24-25%, which is an area of concern that may impact student learning and outcomes.