Rapides Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 22,546 students in Rapides Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Rapides Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Rapides Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
118 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
303 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,348 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
9,220 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
41%
41%
# White Students
10,894 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
48%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
643 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,128
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
1,571
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,660
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,721
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,617
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,652
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,583
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,595
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,580
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,645
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,871
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,807
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,608
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,508
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,051 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rapides Parish School District?
Rapides Parish School District manages 44 public schools serving 22,546 students.
What is the rank of Rapides Parish School District?
Rapides Parish School District is ranked #44 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rapides Parish School District?
48% of Rapides Parish School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rapides Parish School District?
Rapides Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Rapides Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,051 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 44 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 22,546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
