For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,705 students in Richland Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Richland Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
2,705 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Richland Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 188 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
1,478 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
55%
42%
# White Students
1,146 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
42%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
215
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,423 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,207
$15,797
Spending / Student
$13,423
$15,107
Best Richland Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mangham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 Hixon St.
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Mangham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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: 19% | Reading: 35%)
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.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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: #66.
Delhi High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #77.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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: #1111.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,705 students.
What is the rank of Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District is ranked #110 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish School District?
55% of Richland Parish School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Richland Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,423 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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