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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,949 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 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
13 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
5,949 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
461 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lincoln Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 180 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
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
78 Students
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
491 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
2,320 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
39%
41%
# White Students
2,914 Students
290,584 Students
% White Students
49%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
227
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
477
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
504
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
510
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
400
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
422
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
439
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
452
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
419
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
422
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
410
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
407
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,055 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,821 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,055
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,821
$14,514
Best Lincoln Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High 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: 6-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Ruston High 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
| 1,277 students
Rank: #33.
Choudrant Elementary 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-5
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Simsboro High 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
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Dubach 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
| 139 students
Rank: #66.
Cypress Springs Elementary 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
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Ruston Junior High 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
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Ruston Elementary 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
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
I.a. Lewis 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
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Grades: K-2
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Grades: K-2
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Mississippi Avenue
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,949 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District is ranked #35 out of 180 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, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Parish School District?
Lincoln Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,821 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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