Best Schools in Rapides Parish, LA
Rapides Parish, LA has a total of 75 schools including 17 high schools, 20 middle schools and 34 elementary schools. A total of 32,964 students attend Rapides Parish, LA schools. On average, schools in Rapides Parish score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rapides Parish meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Rapides Parish, LA
Rapides Parish, LA has 17 high schools with 11,445 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rapides Parish score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rapides Parish meet expectations.
1. Anacoco High School
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Vernon Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
2. Alexandria Senior High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
3. Grant High School
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Grant Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
4. Leesville High School
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Vernon Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students
5. Buckeye High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 972 Students
6. Pineville High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students
7. Pickering High School
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Vernon Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 457 Students
8. Tioga High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 963 Students
9. Oakdale High School
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Allen Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 322 Students
10. Rapides High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rapides Parish, LA
Rapides Parish, LA has 20 middle schools with 8,713 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rapides Parish score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rapides Parish meet expectations.
1. Pineville Junior High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Tioga Junior High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 570 Students
3. Vernon Middle School
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Vernon Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 477 Students
4. Scott M. Brame Middle School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
5. Alexandria Middle Magnet School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students
6. Pineville Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 263 Students
7. Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish, LA
Rapides Parish, LA has 34 elementary schools with 12,590 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rapides Parish score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rapides Parish meet expectations.
1. Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
2. Caroline Dormon Junior High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students
3. Peabody Montessori Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 483 Students
4. Anacoco Elementary School
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Vernon Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
5. Poland Junior High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 349 Students
6. J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 960 Students
7. Mary Goff Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
8. J.b. Nachman Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
9. Forest Hill Junior High School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 480 Students
10. Ruby-wise Elementary School
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Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rapides Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rapides Parish, LA has a total population of 130,023 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rapides Parish, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rapides Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rapides Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rapides Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rapides Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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