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Best High Schools in Zip Code 71301

Rankings updated: Louisiana rankings were updated on September 12, 2026 with the addition of grade 3-8 science and High School Civics test scores

Summary:

In zip code 71301, Alexandria, Louisiana, there is one high school, Bolton Academy, which serves grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 372 students and is part of the Rapides Parish school district.

Bolton Academy presents a fascinating paradox for parents. On one hand, its academic performance is exceptional: for the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked 5th out of 325 high schools in Louisiana (98th percentile, 5 stars), a dramatic turnaround from a 1-star ranking just two years prior. Proficiency rates are near-perfect across all subjects, with 99% in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and 96% in Social Studies, all significantly above district and state averages. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1 and a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.2%, compared to the state average of 22.5%.

However, this stellar academic picture is sharply contrasted by troubling retention metrics. The graduation rate for 2024-2025 is only 65.6%, far below the district rate of 87.9% and state rate of 85.0%. Additionally, the dropout rate for 2023-2024 was 12.2%, nearly four times the state average of 3.1%. This "Bolton Paradox" suggests that while the students who remain enrolled achieve outstanding results, a significant portion of the student body may be leaving before completing high school. Parents should investigate what supports are in place for at-risk students and how the school plans to address this gap between high achievement and low graduation rates.

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Cities Near Zip Code 71301

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alexandria	0.66 mi	24	137^th
Pineville	3.31 mi	10	74^th
Ball	7.08 mi	4	66^th
Woodworth	7.61 mi	1	1^st
Dry Prong	11.73 mi	3	142^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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