For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 785 students in East Carroll Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 141 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in East Carroll Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in East Carroll Parish, LA are General Trass High School, Griffin Middle School Academy and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Carroll Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in East Carroll Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in East Carroll Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Trass High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
East Carroll Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
13062 Highway 65 South
Transylvania, LA 71286
(318) 559-2655
Transylvania, LA 71286
(318) 559-2655
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1900 Marietta St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Grades: 8-12
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Carroll Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in East Carroll Parish, LA include General Trass High School, Griffin Middle School Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Carroll Parish?
3 public schools are located in East Carroll Parish.
What percentage of students in East Carroll Parish go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in East Carroll Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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