Summary:
Zip code 71082 in Vivian, Louisiana, is served by two public schools within the Caddo Parish district: North Caddo Elementary-Middle School (grades PK-8, 502 students) and North Caddo High School (grades 9-12, 306 students).
The standout school in this area is North Caddo High School, which shows a positive trajectory and specific academic strengths. Its state ranking has improved significantly from the 22nd to the 38th percentile over two years, and it boasts a graduation rate of 89.7%—higher than both the district (82.6%) and state (85.0%) averages. The high school excels in Algebra I (69% proficient vs. 65% state) and English I (76% proficient vs. 66% state), though it struggles in Geometry (41%) and U.S. History (33%). In contrast, North Caddo Elementary-Middle School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 11th percentile of Louisiana elementary/middle schools for three consecutive years. Proficiency rates there are well below state averages, particularly in Social Studies (27% vs. 55% state). A notable bright spot is the 3rd grade, which outperforms the district average in both Math (54% vs. 50%) and ELA (51% vs. 50%).
A critical issue affecting both schools is chronic absenteeism, with rates exceeding 33%—nearly 50% higher than the state average of 22.5%. This is likely linked to the high poverty levels, as 80.48% of elementary/middle students and 65.36% of high school students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Both schools have favorable student-teacher ratios (11.5:1 at the elementary/middle school and 10.2:1 at the high school). The data reveals a "feeder school" performance gap, where the elementary school struggles across the board while the high school shows strength in key subjects, suggesting that students who persist may experience a turnaround. The high school's upward trajectory contrasts with the elementary school's stagnant performance, indicating that improvement efforts may be more effective at the secondary level.
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