Summary:
In zip code 71259, there is one middle school, Mangham Junior High School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 216 students in the Mangham area of Louisiana.
Mangham Junior High School is a clear academic standout within the Richland Parish school district, which is ranked in the bottom third of Louisiana. The school consistently outperforms the district average by 10 to 20 percentage points in core subjects. For the 2025-2026 school year, 72% of students were proficient in Mathematics (compared to the district's 51%), 76% were proficient in English Language Arts (district: 61%), and 58% were proficient in Social Studies (district: 42%). The school also boasts a remarkably low dropout rate of just 0.7%, far better than the district's 4.3% and the state's 3.1%. Its state ranking has improved for three consecutive years, rising from the 54th percentile to the 63rd percentile, indicating a positive upward trend.
One notable finding is the contrast between strong academic performance and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6%, which is higher than both the district and state averages. This suggests that while attending students perform exceptionally well, getting all students to school consistently remains a challenge. Additionally, the school's 8th-grade math program is a particular strength, with 78% proficiency—a full 26 points above both the district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 and about 63% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Mangham Junior High School serves as a potential model for other schools in the district to study and emulate.
Thank you for your feedback!