Twenty-one Rapides Parish schools were recently recognized as “Top Gains” honorees by the Louisiana Department of Education. Top Gains schools are those demonstrating exceptional student achievement, earning an “A” for student progress, and ensuring that students meet or exceed their learning goals each year. Top Gains schools must also not be persistently struggling with specific groups of students or student behavior.

The schools are: Alexandria Senior High, Ball Elementary, Buckeye Elementary, Buckeye High, Caroline Dormon Junior High, Forest Hill Junior High, Glenmora High School, Hayden R. Lawrence, J.B. Nachman Elementary, J.. Barron Elementary, Lessie Moore Elementary, Martin Park Elementary, Northwood High School, Oak Hill High School, Paradise Elementary, Phoenix Magnet Elementary, Plainview High School, Poland Junior High, Ruby-Wise Elementary, Scott M. Brame Middle School, and Tioga Junior High.