Serving 675 students in grades 7-12, Marksville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Marksville High School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Marksville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marksville High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
43%
41%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Marksville High School is ranked #924 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Marksville High School often compared to?
Marksville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avoyelles Public Charter School, Bunkie Magnet High School, Marksville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marksville High School?
The graduation rate of Marksville High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Marksville High School?
675 students attend Marksville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Marksville High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marksville High School?
Marksville High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marksville High School offer ?
Marksville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Marksville High School part of?
Marksville High School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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