Top Rankings
Grant Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,703 students in Grant Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Grant Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
2,703 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Grant Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
283 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
11%
42%
# White Students
2,290 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
85%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
233
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
232
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,450 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,450
$15,797
Spending / Student
$17,927
$15,107
Best Grant Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Harrison Drive
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Pollock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Highway 8
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
South Grant Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Grades: 7-8
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Verda Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4528 Highway 500
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Third Street
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Grades: K-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grant Parish School District?
Grant Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,703 students.
What is the rank of Grant Parish School District?
Grant Parish School District is ranked #58 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grant Parish School District?
85% of Grant Parish School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grant Parish School District?
Grant Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Grant Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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