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Florien High School

Q: Is Florien High School a good school?

Florien High School ranks 289 th of 690 Louisiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

289^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Better than 58% of Louisiana alternative schools

Summary

Florien High School is a small public school in Florien, LA, serving 399 students in grades PK through 12 as part of the Sabine Parish school district. The school stands out for its perfect 0.0% dropout rate over the last four years, a remarkable achievement that shows the school works hard to keep every student on track to graduate. Academically, Florien consistently beats the state average in Math and English Language Arts, with 69% proficiency in Math and 73% in ELA for the 2025-2026 school year. However, the school faces a challenge with chronic absenteeism, which sits at 29.4%—higher than the state average of 22.5%.

When compared to nearby schools, Florien shows a mixed profile. It outperforms Hornbeck High School in Vernon Parish in both attendance and academics, as Hornbeck has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 49.4% and lower Social Studies scores. Yet, Negreet High School, also in Sabine Parish, leads the trio in all core subjects, including 86% ELA proficiency and 68% Social Studies proficiency. Florien’s Social Studies scores (53%) are a clear area for growth, matching the state average but lagging behind Negreet. Interestingly, Florien has the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (56.4%) among these three schools, suggesting that factors beyond poverty—like school culture and leadership—play a big role in its outcomes.

One of the most intriguing findings is how Florien maintains strong test scores despite high absenteeism. This could mean that the students who attend regularly are well-prepared, or that the school’s instruction is especially effective for those present. The school also shows year-to-year swings in end-of-course exams, like English I and Biology, which is common for small schools where a single class can shift results. Overall, Florien offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on keeping students in school, though parents may want to ask about attendance support programs to address the chronic absenteeism issue.

399

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,173

Per pupil spending ?

56.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 High School Drive
Florien, LA 71429

(318) 586-3681

District: Sabine Parish

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

African American:

14.8%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2023 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Louisiana median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 40 percentile points since 2023

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English II scores 12 pts below the Louisiana average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg67%

Louisiana avg62%

Elementary school

289^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

213^th of 452

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

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High school

169^th of 325

Louisiana public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 46 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Alternative Schools in the Sabine Parish

35^th of 116Sabine Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	289 of 690	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	298 of 666	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	376 of 675	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	415 of 730	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.3	328 of 727	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	422 of 729	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.3	392 of 731	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.2	193 of 728	73.5%	★★★★☆
2017	57.0	368 of 739	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	365 of 742	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.0	360 of 792	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.1	265 of 777	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	74.8	172 of 772	77.7%	★★★★☆
2012	81.5	111 of 764	85.5%	★★★★☆
2011	83.2	104 of 766	86.4%	★★★★☆
2010	81.1	117 of 736	84.1%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	212 of 738	71.3%	★★★★☆
2008	69.9	228 of 743	69.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	288 of 679	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	266 of 633	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	225 of 635	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	236 of 705	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.1	269 of 701	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	395 of 705	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.6	287 of 684	58.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.8	257 of 685	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.7	242 of 661	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	335 of 674	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	263 of 723	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	198 of 724	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	45.7	400 of 719	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	354 of 697	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.2	328 of 682	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	284 of 682	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	250 of 641	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.1	398 of 651	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.5	377 of 713	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.1	367 of 712	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	424 of 704	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	444 of 696	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	275 of 496	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.1	295 of 431	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	317 of 434	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.1	316 of 518	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	352 of 517	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.1	424 of 522	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.8	436 of 517	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.3	298 of 516	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	213 of 452	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.0	167 of 447	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	196 of 449	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	176 of 465	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.2	218 of 460	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.5	173 of 459	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.3	179 of 449	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.1	78 of 411	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	71.5	116 of 437	73.5%	★★★★☆
2016	58.1	192 of 435	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.0	172 of 482	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.4	146 of 470	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.1	96 of 457	79.0%	★★★★☆
2012	80.0	65 of 442	85.3%	★★★★☆
2011	80.7	57 of 412	86.2%	★★★★☆
2010	68.9	133 of 408	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.8	111 of 425	73.9%	★★★★☆
2008	72.8	105 of 413	74.6%	★★★★☆
2007	71.2	112 of 396	71.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	182 of 434	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.1	140 of 415	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.7	162 of 415	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.4	136 of 444	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	134 of 441	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.8	134 of 441	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	143 of 418	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	179 of 450	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.3	109 of 437	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	63.2	156 of 444	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	211 of 459	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	130 of 458	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	153 of 455	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	161 of 430	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.0	105 of 403	73.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	200 of 435	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.9	116 of 414	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	54.8	194 of 426	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	147 of 443	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.5	272 of 442	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.5	250 of 442	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.7	220 of 418	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	240 of 338	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	55.2	153 of 316	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	177 of 320	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.6	140 of 352	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.2	265 of 362	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.7	223 of 358	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.7	219 of 350	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.4	111 of 338	67.2%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	169 of 325	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	64.9	109 of 329	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.2	79 of 333	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	78.0	39 of 321	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	95 of 326	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	68 of 322	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	54 of 313	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	60 of 302	80.1%	★★★★☆
2017	78.0	35 of 297	88.2%	★★★★☆
2016	80.6	18 of 297	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	71.6	56 of 312	82.1%	★★★★☆
2014	80.9	15 of 309	95.1%	★★★★★
2013	78.5	28 of 312	91.0%	★★★★★
2012	74.4	55 of 310	82.3%	★★★★☆
2011	71.6	73 of 300	75.7%	★★★★☆
2010	78.2	39 of 297	86.9%	★★★★☆
2009	75.2	45 of 301	85.0%	★★★★☆
2008	66.7	92 of 291	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.6	78 of 290	73.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	168 of 313	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	69.5	89 of 308	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.2	89 of 308	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	49 of 308	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.4	110 of 311	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.4	106 of 288	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.0	45 of 292	84.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	42.4	192 of 321	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.9	136 of 323	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	98 of 328	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	48 of 321	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	68.5	77 of 322	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	77.8	49 of 301	83.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	152 of 311	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.6	123 of 313	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.9	88 of 315	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	80 of 306	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	66.2	96 of 301	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.6	49 of 292	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	77.4	52 of 291	82.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	35.4	178 of 244	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	53.9	116 of 245	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.0	89 of 248	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	93 of 249	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	107 of 250	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.5	113 of 245	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.7	112 of 249	55.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)62nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)58th percentile~ school

Female (2026)58th percentile~ school

White (2026)45th percentile-14 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)54th percentile~ school

White (2026)29th percentile-24 vs school

High school

Male (2026)51st percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)46th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)40th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)27th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English I82%+16 vs state

English Language Arts73%+3 vs state

Mathematics69%+7 vs state

Algebra I67%~ state avg

Biology56%-4 vs state

English II55%-12 vs state

Social Studies53%~ state avg

U.S. History51%-4 vs state

Geometry50%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Florien High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	500 High School Drive	Florien	71429	Sabine Parish	Sabine Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 586-3681	399	30	13.2	56.4%	305 (76.4%)	59 (14.8%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)								(n/a)	81.0	64.0	58.0	79.0		46.0	69.0	66.0	64.0	75.0	82.0	86.0	62.0	73.0	71.0	59.0	46.0	42.0	62.0	41.0	53.0	67.0	50.0	55.0	51.0	82.0	56.0	$18,173
Negreet High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4129 Highway 476	Negreet	71460	Sabine Parish	Sabine Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 256-2349	413	32	12.7	63.7%	342 (82.8%)	21 (5.1%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)								(n/a)	69.0	70.0	78.0	67.0	93.0	86.0	77.0	76.0		92.0	84.0	93.0	89.0	86.0	56.0	52.0	78.0	53.0	90.0	80.0	68.0	74.0	81.0	82.0	67.0	82.0		$16,418
Hornbeck High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2363 Stillwell Avenue	Hornbeck	71439	Vernon Parish	Vernon Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 565-4440	335	25	13.4	67.2%	317 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)	57.0	67.0		77.0	88.0	55.0	68.0	58.0		74.0		85.0	80.0	73.0	27.0	44.0	38.0		66.0	45.0	44.0		62.0	73.0	50.0	80.0	59.0	$15,459

Frequently Asked Questions about Florien High School

What is the racial makeup of Florien High School?

Students at Florien High School are 76% White, 15% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Is Florien High School a good school?

Florien High School ranks 289^th of 690 Louisiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Florien High School in?

Sabine Parish

How many students attend Florien High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 399 students attended Florien High School.

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2025–26 LEAP test scoresJul 6, 2026

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