Red River Parish Schools is celebrating a milestone achievement! Red River has been recognized as the Top Growing District in Louisiana, posting a 7.6-point increase in overall school performance. The district has also recorded the highest district score in parish history and surpassed the Louisiana state average for the first time ever under the current accountability system. The district earned an 85 B, outpacing the state’s 80 B and marking more than seven points of growth from last year.

“This is an incredible moment for Red River Parish Schools,” said Superintendent Alison Strong. “Our teachers, leaders, students, and families have worked relentlessly, and these results show what is possible when a community comes together with a shared vision for excellence.”

The district was additionally recognized as tied for 3rd among the top-growing school systems statewide for students scoring Mastery and Advanced in grades 3–12. Red River also earned the distinction of being the Top Growing School System in Math for grades 3–8, reflecting targeted academic growth across core subjects.

Red River Parish’s progress extended across student groups as well. Black and African American students scored 12.1 points above the state average, with RRPS earning an 82.5 versus the statewide 70.4, signaling substantial strides toward closing achievement gaps.

Campus-level performance contributed to the district’s record year:

• Red River High School posted its highest score ever with a 103.5 A, an 11.8-point increase, placing it among the Top 10 most improved high schools in Louisiana. RRHS is also recognized as a 2024 Opportunity Honoree, an award given to schools in the top 10% statewide for performance among students with disabilities, English learners, or economically disadvantaged students.
• Red River Elementary School achieved a 77.8 B, its highest score under the current system, rising more than 3 points and exiting comprehensive intervention status.
• Red River Junior High increased 1.4 points to 59.5, finishing just half a point shy of a C.
• Red River Academic Academy maintained an A status with a 104.2 score.

Strong Momentum Under Louisiana’s New Accountability System

Louisiana will transition to a new accountability model in 2026, but Red River Parish has already demonstrated strength under the updated framework. RRPS again outpaced the state, earning a 46.4 B compared to the statewide 43.3 B.

“This kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident,” said JC Dickey, Director of Accountability. “It takes intentional work—strong instruction, targeted supports, and a belief that every student can grow. Our schools proved that this year.”

Red River’s jump from a 38.0 C in 2024 to a 46.4 B in 2025 represents an 8.4-point increase, placing the district just three points away from an A under the new model.

Schools also posted major gains under the new system:

Red River High School climbed from 39.6 C to 49.4 B, a 9.8-point gain, and now stands only six points from an A.

Red River Elementary rose from 40.8 C to 46.8 B, a 6-point increase, placing it five points from an A.

Red River Junior High, though dropping slightly from 27.6 to 26.4, remains just 5.5 points from a C.

Regional Ranking

Under the new accountability model, Red River Parish Schools outscored Bienville, Webster, Caddo, and Natchitoches, finishing 0.1 behind Bossier, 0.2 behind Sabine, and 1.5 behind Rapides, placing the district among the strongest performers in the region.

A Record Year With More Growth Ahead

With historic gains, statewide recognition, and strong academic performance across campuses, Red River Parish Schools enters the new year with momentum and renewed confidence.

“As proud as we are, we know this is just the beginning,” Superintendent Strong said. “Red River Parish is proving what our students can achieve, and we are committed to going even further.”