Summary:
The three public schools serving zip code 70786 in Watson, Louisiana—South Live Oak Elementary School (PK-4), Live Oak Junior High (7-8), and Live Oak High School (9-12)—form a highly effective K-12 pipeline within the top-rated Livingston Parish school district, which ranks in the 87th percentile statewide.
South Live Oak Elementary School is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. Its proficiency rates are exceptional—90% in English Language Arts and 89% in Mathematics—far exceeding district and state averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.0%, roughly half the district average and a third of the state average. This strong foundation feeds into Live Oak Junior High, which maintains high proficiency levels (79% Math, 87% ELA) and a 4-star rating, ranking in the top 11% of middle schools. The pipeline culminates at Live Oak High School, which also holds a 4-star rating, a 94.3% graduation rate, and a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate, all well above state averages.
Despite over 60% of students across all three schools qualifying for free or reduced lunch, each school consistently outperforms the state average in every academic subject, demonstrating effective instruction and strong school culture. A notable area for attention is at Live Oak High School, where Algebra I proficiency (63%) lags behind its other scores and the district average (78%), contrasting with the elementary and middle schools where math is a relative strength. Overall, this feeder system provides a consistent, high-quality education from kindergarten through graduation, making it a compelling choice for families in the Watson area.
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