There are 19 public schools in Washington Parish County, Louisiana, serving 7,277 students.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the state average of 14:1.
Washington Parish Parish Public Schools
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County Statistics
| About Washington Parish County | County Statistics | (LA) State Statistics |
| Population (Approximate) | 47,799 people | 4,521,401 people |
| Age 25+ w/College Degree | 12% | 16% |
| Median Household Income | $29,238 | $40,912 |
Recent Public School Articles
Updated April 17, 2014
Research shows that students of color face a disproportionate number of disciplinary actions in U.S. public schools. Learn about these disparities, as well as the policies that fuel them. Also learn about suggested measures to address this problem.
Studies show that graduation rates at charter schools outpace graduation rates at public schools. Learn how charter schools have been able to improve graduation rates, and the positive effects charter schools have on students’ lives in the long-term.
Learn about projected changes in public school enrollment of various ethnic groups and what problems may be ahead for state education systems as they try to cope with increasing financial demands as a result of increased enrollment.
