Summary:
Zip code 71322 in Bunkie, LA, is home to two high schools—Bunkie Magnet High School and LA School for Ag Science—serving grades 7 through 12 within the Avoyelles Parish school district, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks 68th out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
LA School for Ag Science stands out as the top performer in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 73rd in the state (78th percentile) for 2025-2026. It excels in English Language Arts (76% proficient) and Social Studies (60% proficient), both above state averages, and boasts a 0% dropout rate with lower chronic absenteeism (22%) compared to its peer. In contrast, Bunkie Magnet High School holds a 3-star rating and ranks 101st (69th percentile), but shines in math and science End-of-Course exams—Algebra I (75% proficient), Geometry (71%), and Biology—all exceeding state levels. Bunkie Magnet also achieves a high 95% graduation rate, though its chronic absenteeism rate of 29.4% is a concern. The two schools have distinct academic strengths: LA School for Ag Science leads in humanities, while Bunkie Magnet dominates in STEM subjects.
Key differences include socioeconomic factors, with 63% of Bunkie Magnet students qualifying for free/reduced lunch versus 46% at LA School for Ag Science, and a notable student-teacher ratio disparity (19:1 at Bunkie Magnet vs. 32.7:1 at LA School for Ag Science). Both schools struggle with U.S. History proficiency, with Bunkie Magnet at 37% and LA School for Ag Science at 52%, both below the state average of 54%. Overall, LA School for Ag Science shows a strong upward trend in state rankings, while Bunkie Magnet’s math achievements are impressive despite higher poverty and absenteeism challenges.
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