Summary:
The Livingston Parish school district in Louisiana is home to seven high schools serving grades 9-12, a highly-rated district that ranks in the top 13% of the state and offers a range of academic environments from large comprehensive schools to smaller rural campuses.
For parents, the standout schools are clear. Doyle High School is the district's academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 22nd in the state with exceptional math and science scores—94% proficiency in Algebra I and 87% in Biology, far above district averages. Live Oak High School is a model of consistency, maintaining a 5-star rating for two years, boasting the highest graduation rate (94.3%) and a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Albany High School faces significant headwinds, with the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (78.65%), the lowest graduation rate (82.0%), and a sharp drop in state ranking from 45th to 108th. Springfield High School presents a paradox: despite a 94.0% graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, it has the highest chronic absenteeism in the district at 26.4%, nearly double the district average.
Key metrics show the district performs well overall, with an average graduation rate of 92.8% and remarkably low dropout rates—four schools reported 0.0%. However, chronic absenteeism varies widely, from a low of 12.2% at French Settlement High School to the high at Springfield. Socioeconomic factors strongly correlate with performance, as the three schools with the lowest economic need—French Settlement, Live Oak, and Doyle—are the top performers. Interestingly, smaller schools like Doyle and French Settlement excel, but size alone isn't the key; school culture and leadership appear more critical, as seen in Springfield's struggles despite its small size. The district is improving unevenly, with Doyle rising and Albany declining, suggesting local factors play a dominant role in outcomes.
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