West Carroll Parish School District

314 East Main Street
Oak Grove, LA 71263-2540
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

West Carroll Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,699 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 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
1,331 Schools
# Students
1,699 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Carroll Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#45 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
32%
39%
42%
26%
27%
≥95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
17%
41%
% White
76%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,403 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,064
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,403
$14,514

Best West Carroll Parish School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Grades: 6-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Forest School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,699 students.
What is the rank of West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District is ranked #31 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Carroll Parish School District?
76% of West Carroll Parish School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Carroll Parish School District?
West Carroll Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $13,403 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 26% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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