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Avoyelles Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,794 students in Avoyelles Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Avoyelles Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
4,794 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Avoyelles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Graduation Rate
89%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2013–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
44%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,519 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$74 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,321
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,519
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Avoyelles Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lafargue Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Plaucheville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Marksville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Marksville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Gr: 7-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Avoyelles High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Cottonport Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,794 students.
What is the rank of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District is ranked #86 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish School District?
48% of Avoyelles Parish School District students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Avoyelles Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,519 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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