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Harrisonburg High School vs. Sterlington Elementary School

Should you attend Harrisonburg High School or Sterlington Elementary 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
Harrisonburg High School
505 Bushley Street
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
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6/
10
Top 50%
Sterlington Elementary School
9040 Highway 165 North
Sterlington, LA 71280
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Sterlington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Harrisonburg High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sterlington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-5
Total Students
319 students
799 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrisonburg 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 Sterlington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrisonburg High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sterlington Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrisonburg 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 Sterlington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrisonburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ouachita 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

#538 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#101 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrisonburg 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 Sterlington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
64%
(Top 10% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrisonburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrisonburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrisonburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita 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)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Harrisonburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Catahoula Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harrisonburg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sterlington Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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37
Kindergarten Students
25
118
Grade 1 Students
26
140
Grade 2 Students
30
119
Grade 3 Students
31
130
Grade 4 Students
22
136
Grade 5 Students
26
119
Grade 6 Students
23
-
Grade 7 Students
23
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-
Grade 9 Students
23
-
Grade 10 Students
19
-
Grade 11 Students
29
-
Grade 12 Students
19
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrisonburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catahoula Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sterlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrisonburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ouachita 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
6%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrisonburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ouachita 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
90%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrisonburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ouachita 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
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrisonburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrisonburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ouachita 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
36%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrisonburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catahoula 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 Sterlington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ouachita 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
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrisonburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catahoula Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sterlington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ouachita 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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