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Dodson High School vs. Winnfield High School

Should you attend Dodson High School or Winnfield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dodson High School
305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Winnfield High School
631 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dodson 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Winnfield 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
303 students
379 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dodson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winnfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dodson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winnfield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dodson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winnfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dodson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winn Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winnfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winn Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#970 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
#656 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dodson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winnfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winnfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winnfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winnfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
85-89%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dodson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Winnfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dodson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Winnfield High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
24
-
Grade 1 Students
26
-
Grade 2 Students
25
-
Grade 3 Students
16
-
Grade 4 Students
11
-
Grade 5 Students
18
-
Grade 6 Students
19
-
Grade 7 Students
23
-
Grade 8 Students
22
-
Grade 9 Students
28
93
Grade 10 Students
33
91
Grade 11 Students
23
108
Grade 12 Students
23
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Winnfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winnfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dodson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winnfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dodson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winnfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dodson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winnfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dodson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winnfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winn Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dodson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winnfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dodson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winnfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dodson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winnfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winn Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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