Grant Parish School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 8 top public schools in Grant Parish School District, serving 3,036 students.
- Public school in Grant Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus Louisiana public school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus 70% Louisiana statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is South Grant Elementary School, with 78% math proficiency and 82% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Louisiana or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Louisiana public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Grant Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318)627-3274 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,400 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,036 Students | 718,899 Students |
| # of Teachers | 226 Teachers | 48,543 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Grant Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 175 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 69% |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 79% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.60 |
| # of American Indian Students | 18 Students | 4,870 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 12 Students | 11,267 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 45 Students | 45,492 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 372 Students | 316,428 Students |
| % Black Students | 12% | 44% |
| # of White Students | 2,532 Students | 323,939 Students |
| % White Students | 83% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 704 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 55 Students | 16,295 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 59 | 28,198 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 199 | 53,327 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 225 | 55,273 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 230 | 56,239 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 215 | 56,722 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 253 | 56,465 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 235 | 53,699 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 242 | 53,285 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 239 | 53,090 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 229 | 51,765 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 273 | 58,398 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 249 | 52,012 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 222 | 47,821 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 166 | 42,605 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,752 in this school district is less than the state average of $24,787. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,672 is less than the state average of $22,795. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $32 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $32 MM | $25 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,752 | $24,787 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,672 | $22,795 |
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Grant Parish School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | LA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Colfax Colfax Elementary School Math: 50-54% / Reading: 45-49% | Bottom 50%301 Third Street
Colfax, LA 71417
(318)627-3254
Grades: K-6 | 230 students
- Georgetown Georgetown High School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 70-74% | Top 50%4528 Highway 500
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318)827-5306
Grades: PK-12 | 251 students
- Dry Prong Grant High School Math: 60-64% / Reading: 65-69% | Bottom 50%17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318)899-3331
Grades: 9-12 | 708 students
- Dry Prong Grant Junior High School Math: 58% / Reading: 54% | Bottom 50%17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318)899-5697
Grades: 7-8 | 371 students
- Montgomery Montgomery High School Math: 45-49% / Reading: 60-64% | Bottom 50%900 Harrison Drive
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318)646-2879
Grades: 7-12 | 183 students
- Pollock Pollock Elementary School Math: 76% / Reading: 81% | Top 30%4001 Highway 8
Pollock, LA 71467
(318)765-3511
Grades: PK-6 | 528 students
- Dry Prong South Grant Elementary School Math: 78% / Reading: 82% | Top 20%1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318)641-1882
Grades: PK-6 | 529 students
- Montgomery Verda Elementary School Math: 60-64% / Reading: 70-74% | Top 50%2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318)646-3146
Grades: PK-6 | 236 students
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