Fifth Ward’s public schools outscore 67% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Fifth Ward, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Fifth Ward’s districts is 23%, below the Louisiana average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fifth Ward’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 174 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fifth Ward’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,159 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then three middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fifth Ward’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Louisiana school districts. Graduation is above the Louisiana average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fifth Ward, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Fifth Ward · depends on your address
Bunkie Magnet High School
Grades 7–12 · 669 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bunkie
Marksville High School
Grades 7–12 · 640 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Marksville
Avoyelles High School
Grades 7–12 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Moreauville
8th grade in Fifth Ward · depends on your address
Bunkie Magnet High School
Grades 7–12 · 669 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bunkie
Marksville High School
Grades 7–12 · 640 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Marksville
Avoyelles High School
Grades 7–12 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Moreauville
9th grade in Fifth Ward · depends on your address
Bunkie Magnet High School
Grades 7–12 · 669 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bunkie
Marksville High School
Grades 7–12 · 640 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Marksville
Avoyelles High School
Grades 7–12 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Moreauville
10th grade in Fifth Ward · depends on your address
Bunkie Magnet High School
Grades 7–12 · 669 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bunkie
Marksville High School
Grades 7–12 · 640 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Marksville
Avoyelles High School
Grades 7–12 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Moreauville
11th grade in Fifth Ward · depends on your address
Bunkie Magnet High School
Grades 7–12 · 669 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bunkie
Marksville High School
Grades 7–12 · 640 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Marksville
Avoyelles High School
Grades 7–12 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Moreauville
12th grade in Fifth Ward · depends on your address
Bunkie Magnet High School
Grades 7–12 · 669 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bunkie
Marksville High School
Grades 7–12 · 640 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Marksville
Avoyelles High School
Grades 7–12 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Moreauville
Fifth Ward’s public schools are run by Avoyelles Parish School District, which also serves Bunkie, Cottonport, Evergreen and Hessmer and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Fifth Ward vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Fifth Ward’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Ward | B+ | Avoyelles Parish |
Every school in Fifth Ward
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Fifth Ward’s schools
Are Fifth Ward’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fifth Ward children attend outscore 67% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fifth Ward in?
Avoyelles Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,794 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
What is Fifth Ward’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Avoyelles Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Fifth Ward spend per student?
$16,159 in Avoyelles Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Fifth Ward families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fifth Ward → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.