CAROLINE DORMON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Caroline Dormon Junior High School is a public elementary school that is part of the Rapides Parish school district, located in Woodworth, LA with about 363 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Caroline Dormon Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Caroline Dormon Junior High School, located in Woodworth, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Named after Caroline Dormon—a renowned Louisiana naturalist, preservationist, and the first woman in the South employed by a state forestry service—the school carries a legacy of appreciation for the local environment and community heritage. It typically caters to students in the middle grades, providing a transitional academic environment between elementary and high school.

The school is situated along Highway 165 South, positioning it as a central hub for the Woodworth community. As a junior high, the campus focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development during the pivotal early adolescent years. By balancing core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, Caroline Dormon Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school while maintaining a supportive and localized learning atmosphere characteristic of the Woodworth area.

For more information, contact Caroline Dormon Junior High School at (318) 473-4066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.