Summary:
In zip code 71373, there is one high school, Vidalia High School, serving grades 8 through 12 in Vidalia, Louisiana, a community where over 81% of students face economic disadvantage.
Vidalia High School stands out as a strong leader within the Concordia Parish district, consistently outperforming the district average in all tested subjects. For example, 59% of students were proficient in Geometry, compared to the district's 46%. However, the school remains a below-average performer statewide, falling short of Louisiana averages in five out of six subjects. The school has shown positive momentum, improving its state ranking from the 30th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 39th percentile in 2025-2026. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6, class sizes are relatively small, which can be a benefit for individualized attention.
The most critical challenge facing the school is a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.3%, which is nearly nine points higher than the state average and directly linked to a graduation rate of 80% (below the state's 85%) and a dropout rate of 6.3% (double the state average). While most academic areas trail the state, Geometry is a surprising bright spot, exceeding the state proficiency average. The school's performance should be understood in the context of high poverty, which often correlates with lower academic metrics. Addressing absenteeism appears to be the most impactful step the school could take to improve outcomes across the board.
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