Serving 236 students in grades 6-12, Ringgold High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ringgold High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ringgold High School's student population of 236 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ringgold High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ringgold High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
53%
42%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ringgold High School's ranking?
Ringgold High School is ranked #812 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ringgold High School often compared to?
Ringgold High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castor High School, Saline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ringgold High School?
The graduation rate of Ringgold High School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ringgold High School?
236 students attend Ringgold High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ringgold High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ringgold High School?
Ringgold High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ringgold High School offer ?
Ringgold High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ringgold High School part of?
Ringgold High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
School Reviews
1 11/2/2017
This is a good school with caring teachers.
5 1/10/2011
I think that the student that go to this school should have at least one music an art class
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