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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science 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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,839 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 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
5,839 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
445 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
2,339 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
40%
42%
# White Students
2,852 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
49%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
502
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
524
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
442
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
435
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
443
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
404
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
405
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
413
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
429
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
445
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
430
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,358 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,082 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,358
$14,974
Spending / Student
$14,082
$14,320
Best Lincoln Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Ruston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #33.
Choudrant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Walker Road
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Simsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Grades: PK-12
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Dubach School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7710 Fellowship Rd
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Grades: 3-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Ruston Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 558 students
Rank: #88.
Ruston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
I.a. Lewis School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Grades: 6
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Magnet School
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glen View Elementary School
Magnet School
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Grades: K-2
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Grades: K-2
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,839 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District is ranked #33 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science 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?
49% of Lincoln Parish School District students are White, 40% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Lincoln Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,082 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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