Top Rankings
Bienville Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,799 students in Bienville 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 Bienville Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
1,799 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bienville Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Graduation Rate
85%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.2%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
51%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
45%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,407 is higher than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,827 is higher than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$48 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$35,407
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,827
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bienville Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saline High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Castor High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite B
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Bienville High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bienville Parish School District?
Bienville Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,799 students.
What is the rank of Bienville Parish School District?
Bienville Parish School District is ranked #54 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bienville Parish School District?
51% of Bienville Parish School District students are Black, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bienville Parish School District?
Bienville Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Bienville Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,827 is higher than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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