B+
Above Average
84/100

Simpson High School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 4262 Highway 8, Simpson, LA 71474
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 82% · Math 72% proficient · 69th percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
246
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%69/100reading 73rd percentile, math 64th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+9 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+11 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%72%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income77%62%reading +11 pts, math +3 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4262 Highway 8
City Simpson
ZIP Code 71474
District 2201830
NCES School ID 220183001416
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71474

Understanding the community around Simpson High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,962
Per Capita Income $36,165
Poverty Rate 1.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 93.3%
Renter-Occupied 6.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Simpson High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Black 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 246
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Simpson High School?
Simpson High School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Simpson High School?
Simpson High School has 246 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Simpson High School serve?
Simpson High School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Simpson High School receive per student?
Simpson High School receives $15,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026