Vidalia High School is a public school in Vidalia, Louisiana. The current enrollment is 427 students. The principal is Bernie Cooley.
Serving 364 students in grades 8-12, Vidalia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vidalia High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vidalia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vidalia High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
35%
42%
White
57%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vidalia High School's ranking?
Vidalia High School is ranked #713 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Vidalia High School often compared to?
Vidalia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferriday High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vidalia High School?
The graduation rate of Vidalia High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Vidalia High School?
364 students attend Vidalia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Vidalia High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vidalia High School?
Vidalia High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vidalia High School offer ?
Vidalia High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vidalia High School part of?
Vidalia High School is part of Concordia Parish School District.
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