Georgetown High School

4528 Highway 500
Georgetown, LA 71432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Georgetown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Georgetown High School's student population of 205 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Georgetown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgetown High School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#628 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
32%
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35-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgetown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
1%
41%
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White
96%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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≥80%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgetown High School's ranking?
Georgetown High School is ranked #628 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgetown High School?
The graduation rate of Georgetown High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Georgetown High School?
205 students attend Georgetown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Georgetown High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgetown High School?
Georgetown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Georgetown High School offer ?
Georgetown High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Georgetown High School part of?
Georgetown High School is part of Grant Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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