Bienville Parish

The Bienville Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 8 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 4 alternative schools, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. While the district generally outperforms the state average in academic performance, there are notable disparities between the top-performing schools, such as Castor High School and Saline High School, and the lower-performing schools, particularly the alternative schools like Arcadia High School and Ringgold High School.

The standout schools in the district are Castor High School and Saline High School, which consistently demonstrate high academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outpacing the Bienville Parish and Louisiana averages. These top-performing schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting the benefits of smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools like Crawford Elementary School and Ringgold High School, which have higher free/reduced lunch rates, generally underperforming compared to their peers with lower rates of economic disadvantage. This highlights the importance of addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students and ensuring equitable educational opportunities across the Bienville Parish school district.