Summary:
The high schools located in Concordia Parish, Louisiana include Vidalia High School and Ferriday High School, serving grades 9-12. While both schools face challenges with high rates of economically disadvantaged students, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance.
Vidalia High School has a more diverse student population and consistently outperforms the Concordia Parish and Louisiana averages in various End of Course (EOC) exams, earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Ferriday High School has a predominantly African American student population and significantly underperforms the district and state averages, with some subjects having proficiency rates as low as 9%, resulting in a 0-star rating.
The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with both schools having high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly Ferriday High School at 93.95%. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students and schools in the Concordia Parish area.
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