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East Carroll 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 785 students in East Carroll Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in East Carroll Parish School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
785 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Carroll Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
100%
41%
% White
n/a
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,124 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,093 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,124
$15,176
Spending / Student
$18,093
$14,514
Best East Carroll Parish School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Carroll Parish School District?
East Carroll Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 785 students.
What is the rank of East Carroll Parish School District?
East Carroll Parish School District is ranked #164 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 East Carroll Parish School District?
100% of East Carroll Parish School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Carroll Parish School District?
East Carroll Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is East Carroll Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,093 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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