Summary:
The city of Lecompte, Louisiana is home to two public schools serving grades PK-12: Rapides High School and Carter C. Raymond Junior High School. While Rapides High School has a diverse student population and a 2-star rating, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School has a predominantly African American student body and a 1-star rating, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Rapides Parish elementary schools.
Rapides High School's test scores are generally below the Rapides Parish and Louisiana averages, while Carter C. Raymond Junior High School's test scores are significantly lower, particularly in Mathematics. Both schools have high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with Carter C. Raymond Junior High School having an extremely high rate of 94.05%.
The data reveals a significant disparity in the performance and rankings of the two schools, suggesting that socioeconomic and racial factors may be playing a significant role in the academic outcomes of students in Lecompte. Addressing these issues could lead to more equitable and effective educational opportunities for all students in the community.
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