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#778 of 1,288 schools in LA
Union Parish High School
High School · Union Parish · Farmerville, LA
A high school in Farmerville, LA where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1126 Marion Hwy, Farmerville, LA 71241
- Math 8% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union Parish High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Parish High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,895
Median home value
$130,200
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'arbonne Woods Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,002 | Compare → |
| Downsville Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Union Parish
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Parish High School is listed in Union Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Parish High School
Union Parish High School is a public high school in Farmerville, LA, part of Union Parish, serving approximately 668 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Parish High School
What grades does Union Parish High School serve?
Union Parish High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Union Parish High School?
Union Parish High School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Parish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Parish High School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Parish High School rank in LA?
Union Parish High School ranks #778 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Union Parish High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Parish High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Union Parish High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Parish High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Parish High School a charter school?
No, Union Parish High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Parish High School a Title I school?
No, Union Parish High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Parish High School?
56.6% of students at Union Parish High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (318) 327-3550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71241)
- 7,773
- Area average commute
- 39.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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