Grant Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Grant Parish School District, serving 3,010 students. Grant Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Public schools in Grant Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in Grant Parish School District are South Grant Elementary School, Verda Elementary School and Pollock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Grant Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318) 627-3274 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,010 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 177 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Grant Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #56 out of 193 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 70% |
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Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 12 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 55 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 346 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 12% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 2,518 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 67 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 81 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 213 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 209 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 221 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 246 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 211 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 250 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 232 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 232 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 241 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 258 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 201 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 229 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 186 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,384. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,438 is less than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $33 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $31 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,912 | $13,384 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,438 | $14,061 |
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Grant Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- South Grant Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20%1000 Highway 124110
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Grades: PK-6 | 544 students
- Verda Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30%2580 Highway 12210
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Grades: PK-6 | 244 students
- Pollock Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50%4001 Highway 810
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Grades: PK-6 | 566 students
- Grant High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50%17779 Highway 16710
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Grades: 9-12 | 661 students
- Grant Junior High School Math: 59% | Reading: 71%Rank:5/Bottom 50%17773 Highway 16710
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Grades: 7-8 | 370 students
- Georgetown High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4528 Highway 50010
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Grades: PK-12 | 237 students
- Montgomery High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50%900 Harrison Drive10
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Grades: 7-12 | 189 students
- Colfax Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50%301 Third Street10
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Grades: K-6 | 199 students
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