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Best-Resourced Schools in Rayne, LA

7 public K-12 schools in Rayne from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

7 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Rayne's 7 public schools is Mire Elementary School, scoring 42/100, against a city average of 44.7/100. Computed live across every Rayne campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Rayne, LA, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

7
Schools
2,534
Students
44.7/100
Avg Quality
17.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Rayne Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Rayne, LA enrolls 2,534 students across 7 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.6:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 44.7/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Rayne on this index is Mire Elementary School, at 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 662 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Rayne spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Mire Elementary School accounts for 26.1% of all Rayne public-school enrollment

That concentration means Rayne-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: Combined. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rayne school enrollment varies 3.8× across entities

Rayne school enrollment ranges from 173 students (lowest) to 662 students (highest), a spread of 489 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rayne has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Rayne student-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Rayne is typically wider than the Rayne-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Rayne

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Armstrong Middle School 65.6/100
  2. 2 South Rayne Elementary School 63.8/100
  3. 3 Central Rayne Kindergarten School 62.9/100
  4. 4 Martin Petitjean Elementary School 62.4/100
  5. 5 Rayne High School 56.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Rayne, LA?

The highest-ranked school in Rayne is Mire Elementary School with a quality score of 42/100. There are 7 public schools in Rayne with 2,534 total students.

How many schools are in Rayne, LA?

Rayne has 7 public schools with a total enrollment of 2,534 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.6:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.