Avoyelles Parish School District
School District · Marksville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 4 high
Enrollment
5,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 4 high
Enrollment
5,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#70 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,790
$1,300 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,007 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Avoyelles Parish ranks #70 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Avoyelles Parish's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are La School for Ag Science (7.0/10), Bunkie Magnet High School (6.5/10), and Avoyelles High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Avoyelles Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Avoyelles Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La School for Ag Science | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Bunkie Magnet High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Avoyelles High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Plaucheville Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Marksville Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Marksville High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Bunkie Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Riverside Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Lafargue Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Cottonport Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish is a Marksville, Louisiana school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,007 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. District-level spending was $13,790 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Avoyelles Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is La School for Ag Science, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Avoyelles Parish students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Avoyelles Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Avoyelles Parish with test data.
Schools in Avoyelles Parish
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Marksville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,007
- Teachers (FTE)
- 266
- District spending per student
- $13,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Avoyelles Parish?
The average composite rating for Avoyelles Parish is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish's district-level spending was $13,790 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Avoyelles Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Avoyelles Parish is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Avoyelles Parish?
La School for Ag Science is the highest-rated school in Avoyelles Parish with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Avoyelles Parish?
Across schools in Avoyelles Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Avoyelles Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Avoyelles Parish has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Avoyelles Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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