Summary:
The 71270 zip code area in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Lincoln Parish school district. The district is ranked 25 out of 118 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ruston High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 100 high schools in Louisiana with a 4-star rating and relatively low dropout rates. Hillcrest Elementary School is another standout, ranking in the top 150 elementary schools in the state with a 4- or 5-star rating. In contrast, the middle schools and Howard School, an alternative school, have lower test scores and proficiency rates compared to the other schools in the area.
Across the schools, there are some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, indicating diverse socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations. While the Lincoln Parish school district is generally performing well, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the specific needs of the middle schools and the specialized population at Howard School.
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