Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 71227, Choudrant Elementary School (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Choudrant High School (6th through 12th grade), serve the community of Choudrant, Louisiana, as part of the Lincoln Parish school district. Together, they educate 957 students and form a highly effective educational pipeline, with both schools consistently outperforming state and district averages across all core subjects.
Choudrant High School is the standout institution, ranking 11th out of 325 high schools in Louisiana (97th percentile, 5-star rating) for the 2025-2026 school year. It boasts a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate and exceptional academic proficiency: 90% in Mathematics and 92% in English Language Arts. While Choudrant Elementary School is also strong (36th out of 690 elementary schools, 95th percentile), the high school’s performance accelerates beyond the elementary school’s already high marks, particularly in Math (90% vs. 85%) and ELA (92% vs. 88%). Both schools have low chronic absenteeism rates (around 12%) and favorable student-teacher ratios, with the high school at 14.2:1.
A key takeaway is the exceptional performance in upper elementary, where 5th graders at Choudrant Elementary School achieve 90% proficiency in Social Studies—35 points above the state average. Social Studies is the relative weakness for both schools, yet they still outperform the state by over 25 points. With free/reduced lunch rates around 40-45%, these schools demonstrate that strong instructional quality and community support drive their outstanding results, making this zip code a top-tier choice for families seeking academic excellence from elementary through high school.
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