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West Carroll 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 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in West Carroll 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 West Carroll Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
1,812 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
West Carroll 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
312 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
17%
42%
# White Students
1,393 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
77%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
138
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,187 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,187
$15,797
Spending / Student
$12,567
$15,107
Best West Carroll Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Grades: 6-12
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Forest School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Kilbourne High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229 West La. Avenue
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Grades: PK-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Epps High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Circle Drive
Epps, LA 71237
(318) 926-3624
Epps, LA 71237
(318) 926-3624
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,812 students.
What is the rank of West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District is ranked #60 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 West Carroll Parish School District?
77% of West Carroll Parish School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% 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 West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is West Carroll Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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