Top Rankings
Lincoln Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,297 students in Lincoln Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Lincoln Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
5,297 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lincoln Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 188 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
403 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
2,274 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
43%
42%
# White Students
2,458 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
46%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
251
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
457
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
402
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
350
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
371
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
346
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
361
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
358
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
432
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
436
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
426
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
366
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,032 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,523 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,032
$15,797
Spending / Student
$15,523
$15,107
Best Lincoln Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Grades: 7-12
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Ruston High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Grades: K-2
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Choudrant Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Walker Road
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Simsboro High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Grades: 3-5
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Grades: K-2
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Ruston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Grades: 3-5
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
Ruston Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1010.
Dubach School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Fellowship Rd
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
I.a. Lewis School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Grades: 6
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Mississippi Avenue
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,297 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District is ranked #35 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Parish School District?
46% of Lincoln Parish School District students are White, 43% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Lincoln Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,523 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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