Marksville High School

407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 675 students in grades 7-12, Marksville High School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Marksville High School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marksville 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 Marksville High School is 0.58, 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)
#924 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marksville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marksville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marksville 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.
17%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marksville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marksville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Marksville High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marksville High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marksville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marksville High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marksville High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marksville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marksville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Marksville High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marksville High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marksville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marksville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marksville High School's ranking?
Marksville High School is ranked #924 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Marksville High School often compared to?
Marksville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avoyelles Public Charter School, Bunkie Magnet High School, Marksville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marksville High School?
The graduation rate of Marksville High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Marksville High School?
675 students attend Marksville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Marksville High School 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 Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marksville High School?
Marksville High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marksville High School offer ?
Marksville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Marksville High School part of?
Marksville High School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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