Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 70775 (Saint Francisville, LA) serve approximately 2,145 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, all part of the top-ranked West Feliciana Parish school district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 94th percentile statewide.
Bains Elementary School is the standout academic powerhouse, ranking 55th out of 690 elementary schools in Louisiana (92nd percentile) with a 5-star rating and exceptional proficiency rates of 89% in Mathematics and 83% in ELA—far exceeding state averages. In contrast, West Feliciana Middle School shows a significant "middle school slump," with math proficiency dropping to 69% and a lower state ranking (73rd percentile). West Feliciana High School is a consistent performer, ranked 43rd out of 325 high schools (87th percentile) with a 4-star rating, a 92.7% graduation rate, and strong scores in English I (84%) and U.S. History (80%). Bains Lower Elementary School serves Pre-K through Kindergarten, feeding into the high-performing elementary school.
A key concern is chronic absenteeism: while Bains Elementary has an excellent rate of 10.7%, West Feliciana High School's rate jumps to 22.2%—matching the state average and more than double the elementary level. All schools have favorable student-teacher ratios, with the high school at 8.5:1 and the elementary at 11:1. The district's relatively low economic disadvantage (under 47% free/reduced lunch) supports strong outcomes, but the high school's absenteeism suggests engagement issues beyond poverty. Overall, the feeder system excels at the elementary level, but maintaining that performance through middle and high school remains the district's primary challenge.
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