Summary:
Zip code 71328 in Deville, Louisiana, is served by three public schools within the Rapides Parish school district, forming a complete educational pipeline for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade with a total enrollment of 1,716 students.
Buckeye High School is the standout performer in the area, consistently exceeding district and state averages across all core subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, its proficiency rates in Math (78%), English Language Arts (85%), and Social Studies (64%) significantly surpass state averages. The school also boasts a strong graduation rate of 92.1% and a low dropout rate of just 1.1%. Its state ranking has been on a clear upward trajectory, moving from the 69th percentile to the 78th percentile. Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School also performs well, particularly in English Language Arts (79% proficiency), though its state ranking has recently declined. Buckeye Elementary School serves the youngest students (PK-2) and has a historical legacy of excellence, though current test score data is unavailable.
A critical concern across all three schools is chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 23.0% to 25.4%, all above the state average of 22.5%. This is especially notable at Buckeye High School, which has the highest rate despite its strong academic results. The school with the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (Hayden R. Lawrence at 68.85%) also has the highest student-teacher ratio (16.2), yet still outperforms state averages. Overall, the "Buckeye Pipeline" appears highly effective, with students entering high school already performing well above state norms and culminating in strong graduation outcomes.
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