The 10 Worst Dropout Cities

Total population: 777,650
Population 18 and over, some high school, no degree: 11.40%
Individual median yearly earnings: $27,975

Baton Rouge has been an area in flux since a massive population increase of displaced New Orleanians after Hurricane Katrina was followed by a mass exodus. At least one bright spot is the West Baton Rouge School District. Overall test scores increased 4.1 percent last year, and have gone up 10.5 points since 2005-2006