Washington Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,019 students in Washington 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 Washington Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Washington Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
1,377 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
28%
42%
# White Students
3,278 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
65%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
393
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
391
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
360
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
341
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
379
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
379
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
394
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
417
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
334
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
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 $12,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,267 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Washington Parish School District?
Washington Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,019 students.
What is the rank of Washington Parish School District?
Washington Parish School District is ranked #53 out of 187 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Parish School District?
65% of Washington Parish School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Parish School District?
Washington Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Washington Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,267 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,019 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
