For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,712 students in Grant Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Grant Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
7 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
2,712 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grant Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
12%
42%
% White
83%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,316 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,111 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$12,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,491
$19,683
Spending / Student
$15,316
$18,725
Best Grant Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Grant Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Grant High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Verda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Grant Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Pollock Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Highway 8
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4528 Highway 500
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Harrison Drive
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grant Parish School District?
Grant Parish School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,712 students.
What is the rank of Grant Parish School District?
Grant Parish School District is ranked #50 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant Parish School District?
83% of Grant Parish School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grant Parish School District?
Grant Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Grant Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,316 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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