Summary:
There is only one school located in the 71860 zip code, Lafayette County High School, a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Lafayette County School District, which is ranked 241 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lafayette County High School's academic performance is consistently and significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in ATLAS/English Language Arts for all grades is 10.7%, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school's performance on ACT Aspire assessments is also well below state averages in English, Math, Science, and Reading. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 81.75% in the 2022-2023 school year.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance remains poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding and resources may not be enough to improve student outcomes. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the school's challenges, which may involve factors beyond just financial resources, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school leadership.
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