Bienville Parish School District
School District · Arcadia, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,059
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,059
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Evaluating Bienville Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bienville Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Crawford Elementary School
Arcadia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ringgold Elementary School
Ringgold · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gibsland-coleman High School
Gibsland · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#29 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,059
+$5,969 vs Louisiana median
District size
1,948 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Bienville Parish ranks #29 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Bienville Parish's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crawford Elementary School (8.1/10), Ringgold Elementary School (7.2/10), and Gibsland-coleman High School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bienville Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawford Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Ringgold Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Gibsland-coleman High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Saline High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Castor High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Arcadia High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Ringgold High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bienville Parish
Bienville Parish is a Arcadia, Louisiana school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 1,948 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. The district invests $21,059 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Bienville Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crawford Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bienville Parish students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bienville Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bienville Parish with test data.
Schools in Bienville Parish
8 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Arcadia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,948
- Teachers (FTE)
- 203
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bienville Parish?
The average composite rating for Bienville Parish is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish spends $21,059 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bienville Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bienville Parish is 9.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bienville Parish?
Crawford Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bienville Parish with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bienville Parish?
Across schools in Bienville Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bienville Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Bienville Parish has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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Compare Bienville Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
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- Bossier Parish (34)
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- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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