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Avoyelles Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,007 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 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
1,338 Schools
# Students
5,007 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Avoyelles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
40 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
2,129 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
43%
41%
# White Students
2,473 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
49%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
384
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
404
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
381
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
332
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
364
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
392
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
415
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
437
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
353
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
310
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,174 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,296
$15,129
Spending / Student
$14,174
$14,469
Best Avoyelles Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Lafargue Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 699 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Avoyelles High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
Marksville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Grades: PK-6
| 668 students
Rank: #99.
Marksville High School
(Math: 16% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 659 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonport Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,007 students.
What is the rank of Avoyelles Parish School District?
Avoyelles Parish School District is ranked #81 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish School District?
49% of Avoyelles Parish School District students are White, 43% 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 19:1, 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 $14,174 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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