Top Rankings
West Carroll Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,483 students in West Carroll Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in West Carroll Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
3 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
1,483 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Carroll Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Graduation Rate
85%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.2%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,411 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,082 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,411
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,082
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Carroll Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Forest School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,483 students.
What is the rank of West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District is ranked #32 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Carroll Parish School District?
75% of West Carroll Parish School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is West Carroll Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,082 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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