For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,438 students in Richland Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 293 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Richland Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Richland Parish, LA are Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham High School and Mangham Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Richland Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Mangham High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Main Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2485
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Mangham Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Mcconnell Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Mangham Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Hixon St.
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Grades: K-12
| 733 students
Rank: #66.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #77.
Delhi High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
413 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Toombs Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1212.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Richland Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richland Career Center At Archibald (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
3768 Hwy 15
Archibald, LA 71218
(318) 248-2461
Archibald, LA 71218
(318) 248-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richland Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Richland Parish, LA include Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham High School and Mangham Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Richland Parish, LA?
12 public schools are located in Richland Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Richland Parish, LA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Richland Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish, LA?
Richland Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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