Rapides Parish


Summary:

The Rapides Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 43 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 5 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools.

Several schools in Rapides Parish stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is ranked 9th out of 666 Louisiana elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, with 100% proficiency in math and English language arts. Caroline Dormon Junior High School and J.B. Nachman Elementary School are also highly ranked 5-star schools with exceptional test scores. Additionally, Ruby-Wise Elementary School consistently performs above 90% proficiency in both math and English language arts.

While the district's high schools have a graduation rate on par with the state average, the middle schools generally perform below the elementary and high schools, with lower proficiency rates in both math and English language arts. The data also suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with many of the lower-performing schools having high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the Rapides Parish school district offers a mix of high-quality and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that demonstrate the potential for academic excellence in the area.

District Detail

 619 Sixth Street
Alexandria, LA 71301-8150

 (318) 487-0888

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 118 Louisiana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 21,340

Primary Schools: 25
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 5
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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