For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,885 students in Richland Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Richland Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Richland Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 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 75-79% has decreased 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
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1,543 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
54%
42%
# White Students
1,246 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
43%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
237
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
221
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
47,484
# 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 $14,259 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,585 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,885 students.
What is the rank of Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District is ranked #123 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish School District?
54% of Richland Parish School District students are Black, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Richland Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,585 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,885 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
