Dry Prong Junior High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 390 middle and high school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 131st out of 419 middle schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P. O. Box 147, Dry Prong, LA 71423
- Principal or Admin: Ben H. Lagrone
- Fax: (318) 899-7346
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Grant Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,818
- Graduation Rate: 66.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.4
- Enrolled Students: 3,402
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 390
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 218 (55.9%)
- Females: 172 (44.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (9.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 197 (50.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 235 (60.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 56 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.8% |
| White | 328 | 84.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 198 | 50.8% |
| 8th Grade | 192 | 49.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 89%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:11%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $34,221
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $29,639 | 43% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,658 | 57% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Dry Prong Junior High School
- Reviewed by Student on August 16, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - dryprong jr. high has some of the greatest teachers. everyone is treated equal.
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