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Rayville High School

Summary:

Rayville High School is a public high school in Rayville, Louisiana, serving 385 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Richland Parish School District, which is ranked 83 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rayville High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Louisiana high schools with a 1-star rating. The school has much lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I, English II, and Biology compared to the state and district averages. This is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, female students, male students, and students with low socioeconomic status, who all perform poorly at the school. When compared to nearby schools like Mangham High School and Delhi High School, Rayville High School consistently underperforms academically.

Rayville High School also faces challenges related to its student population, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.68%) compared to surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.38% to 76.67% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student body. The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.8 to 21.1, may also impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 193 Hwy. 3048
       Rayville, LA  71269

(318) 728-3296

District: Richland Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,008 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.7%
White:
32.7%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Compare Details Rayville High School ranks worse than 77.5% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Richland Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rayville High School has the largest high school student body size in the Richland Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (64.7%), White (32.7%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Richland Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rayville High School is 18.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Richland Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rayville High School is $13,008. 1 high schools in the Richland Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rayville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rayville High School 258th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Rayville High School in the ranking list.)

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Richland Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland Parish 83rd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rayville High School

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Rank History for all students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 32.69 224th 290 22.8%
2008 26.81 229th 291 21.3%
2009 36.14 219th 301 27.2%
2010 33.54 229th 297 22.9%
2011 33.24 244th 300 18.7%
2012 16.00 285th 310 8.1%
2013 22.92 277th 312 11.2%
2014 15.10 285th 309 7.8%
2015 10.65 295th 312 5.4%
2016 14.77 276th 297 7.1%
2017 23.89 261st 297 12.1%
2018 31.53 219th 302 27.5%
2019 22.14 253rd 313 19.2%
2021 11.48 280th 322 13.0%
2022 16.79 272nd 326 16.6%
2023 15.04 267th 321 16.8%
2024 24.29 258th 333 22.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.75 153rd 165 7.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.05 224th 301 25.6%
2021 13.40 253rd 285 11.2%
2022 24.34 251st 322 22.0%
2023 15.53 273rd 321 15.0%
2024 21.62 259th 328 21.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.68 217th 292 25.7%
2021 10.97 262nd 288 9.0%
2022 18.57 261st 311 16.1%
2023 14.47 270th 308 12.3%
2024 22.20 251st 308 18.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.43 248th 291 14.8%
2021 8.33 268th 292 8.2%
2022 16.15 255th 301 15.3%
2023 15.20 256th 306 16.3%
2024 22.66 250th 315 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.64 154th 233 33.9%
2021 12.61 224th 243 7.8%
2022 23.85 197th 256 23.0%
2023 13.17 230th 252 8.7%
2024 15.96 224th 260 13.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rayville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.96 203rd 249 18.5%
2021 17.30 223rd 245 9.0%
2022 20.32 213th 250 14.8%
2023 25.90 208th 249 16.5%
2024 29.77 195th 248 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Rayville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 471 471
1990 283 324 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 311 290 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 313 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1993 291 291 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 264 274 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 243 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 243 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 267 312 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1998 238 295 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 230 286 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 191 280 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 200 271 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 201 253 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 201 253 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 198 268 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 196 265 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 189 234 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 194 272 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 200 264 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 196 290 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 201 287 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2011 210 254 1 4 0 0 4 0 473
2012 221 254 1 4 0 0 2 0 482
2013 208 269 2 5 0 0 1 0 485
2014 208 255 3 8 0 0 1 0 475
2015 190 225 2 9 0 0 1 0 427
2016 170 250 4 8 0 0 2 0 434
2017 165 234 4 4 0 0 1 0 408
2018 142 233 2 3 0 1 1 0 382
2019 129 223 2 4 0 0 3 0 361
2020 134 210 0 3 0 1 2 0 350
2021 110 211 0 3 0 1 5 0 330
2022 118 231 0 4 0 0 4 0 357
2023 126 249 0 6 0 0 4 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rayville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 471 29.0 16.2 96.2
1990 607 37.0 16.4 25.4
1991 601 35.0 17.1 29.1
1992 619 38.0 16.2 33.6
1993 582 35.0 16.6 36.6
1994 538 37.0 14.5 94.8
1995 542 38.0 14.3 46.5
1996 542 38.0 14.3 46.5
1997 579 39.0 14.8 43.5
1998 533 39.0 13.7 53.5
1999 516 40.0 12.9 59.5
2000 471 39.0 12.1 56.9
2001 471 35.0 13.5 52.4
2002 454 37.0 12.3 60.8
2003 454 37.0 12.3 60.8
2004 466 39.7 11.7 59.7
2005 461 28.5 16.2 61.2
2006 429 31.0 13.8 64.8
2007 469 30.0 15.6 58.8
2008 471 33.1 14.2 67.3
2009 492 34.7 14.2 72.2
2010 495 35.0 14.1 72.1
2011 473 34.6 13.6 71.7
2012 482 33.3 14.4 69.7
2013 485 31.4 15.4 78.4
2014 475 32.5 14.6 78.3
2015 427 31.0 13.7 45
2016 434 n/a n/a 45.6
2017 408 38.0 10.7 57.8
2018 382 20.1 18.9 66
2019 361 18.0 20.0 63.7
2020 350 19.7 17.7 68.9
2021 330 18.4 17.8 76.7
2022 357 16.8 21.1 59.4
2023 385 21.0 18.3 73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rayville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 471 29.0 16.2 96.2
1990 607 37.0 16.4 25.4
1991 601 35.0 17.1 29.1
1992 619 38.0 16.2 33.6
1993 582 35.0 16.6 36.6
1994 538 37.0 14.5 94.8
1995 542 38.0 14.3 46.5
1996 542 38.0 14.3 46.5
1997 579 39.0 14.8 43.5
1998 533 39.0 13.7 53.5
1999 516 40.0 12.9 59.5
2000 471 39.0 12.1 56.9
2001 471 35.0 13.5 52.4
2002 454 37.0 12.3 60.8
2003 454 37.0 12.3 60.8
2004 466 39.7 11.7 59.7
2005 461 28.5 16.2 61.2
2006 429 31.0 13.8 64.8
2007 469 30.0 15.6 58.8
2008 471 33.1 14.2 67.3
2009 492 34.7 14.2 72.2
2010 495 35.0 14.1 72.1
2011 473 34.6 13.6 71.7
2012 482 33.3 14.4 69.7
2013 485 31.4 15.4 78.4
2014 475 32.5 14.6 78.3
2015 427 31.0 13.7 45
2016 434 n/a n/a 45.6
2017 408 38.0 10.7 57.8
2018 382 20.1 18.9 66
2019 361 18.0 20.0 63.7
2020 350 19.7 17.7 68.9
2021 330 18.4 17.8 76.7
2022 357 16.8 21.1 59.4
2023 385 21.0 18.3 73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rayville High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,731
2018 $10,819
2019 $11,950
2020 $11,923
2021 $12,973
2022 $13,008

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rayville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 313 High schoolsRanks 267th of 321 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Rayville High School)3032
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richland Parish)3336
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Rayville High School)7551
 24%
   End of Course Geometry (Richland Parish)6848
 20%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Rayville High School)4529
 16%
   End of Course English II (Richland Parish)5548
 7%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Rayville High School)3931
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Richland Parish)3930
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Rayville High School)4645
 1%
   End of Course English I (Richland Parish)5148
 3%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students361385
 6.6%
African American223249
 11.7%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White129126
 2.3%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%73%
 9.3%

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Rayville High School ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Louisiana high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Rayville High School.

Students at Rayville High School are 65% African American, 33% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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