Serving 417 students in grades 8-12, Vidalia 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 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vidalia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Vidalia High School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vidalia 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 Vidalia High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
34%
41%
White
59%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vidalia High School's ranking?
Vidalia High School is ranked #628 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Vidalia High School often compared to?
Vidalia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferriday High School by visitors of our site.
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 Vidalia High School?
The graduation rate of Vidalia High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Vidalia High School?
417 students attend Vidalia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vidalia High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vidalia High School?
Vidalia High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vidalia High School offer ?
Vidalia High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Vidalia High School part of?
Vidalia High School is part of Concordia Parish School District.
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