- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rayville, LA
Rayville High School
Federal NCES profile for Rayville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220135001102
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rayville High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Rayville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rayville High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rayville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rayville, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Rayville High School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 220135001102 · Rayville, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 16.2:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mangham Elementary School (404 students)
Rayville High School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Rayville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mangham Elemen
Mangham Elementary School
404 students
- This school
Rayville High School
341 students
- Rayville Eleme
Rayville Elementary School
333 students
- Start Elementa
Start Elementary School
332 students
- Mangham High S
Mangham High School
294 students
- Holly Ridge El
Holly Ridge Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Rayville High School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rayville High School compares
Rayville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
White 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Rayville High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Parish reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rayville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rayville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rayville High School
How many students attend Rayville High School?
Rayville High School has 341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rayville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayville High School is 16.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rayville High School?
73.0% of students at Rayville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rayville High School?
The largest demographic group at Rayville High School is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Rayville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayville High School?
Rayville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rayville High School rank among public schools in Rayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rayville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rayville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Richland Parish?
Besides Rayville High School, Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students), Rayville Elementary School (333 students), and Start Elementary School (332 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.