Summary:
Zip code 71038 in Haynesville, Louisiana, is served by two public schools within the Claiborne Parish district, which together educate 550 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a community where nearly 80% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Haynesville Junior/Senior High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 94.6%, far exceeding the state average of 85%, and a perfect 0% dropout rate. However, this success contrasts with below-average academic proficiency in core subjects like math (45%) and English (57%), alongside a chronic absenteeism rate of 21%. In comparison, Haynesville Elementary School serves as the academic foundation, with 3rd-grade English proficiency at 70% and social studies at 56%, both above state averages. The elementary school also boasts a slightly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8% and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, compared to the high school's 11:1 ratio.
A key takeaway is the "graduation vs. proficiency" paradox at the high school, where students successfully complete diplomas despite low test scores, suggesting strong support systems. Another notable finding is the sharp drop in math proficiency from 3rd grade (47%) to 4th grade (18%), though Algebra I scores rebound to 72%—beating state averages. Both schools outperform their struggling district in nearly every metric, with state percentile rankings showing slight improvement over three years. For parents, this area offers a high school that excels at graduating students and an elementary school that builds strong early literacy skills, though overall academic proficiency remains a challenge compared to state benchmarks.
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