Bossier Parish School District
School District · Benton, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
34
20 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
34
20 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Bossier Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bossier 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.
Legacy Elementary School
Bossier City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Bossier City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bellaire Elementary School
Bossier City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#31 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,381
$1,709 vs Louisiana median
District size
23,587 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Bossier Parish ranks #31 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Bossier Parish's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Legacy Elementary School (8.5/10), Stockwell Place Elementary School (8.3/10), and Bellaire Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bossier Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bossier Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Stockwell Place Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Bellaire Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Platt Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Benton Intermediate School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Benton Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Haughton Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Benton Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Kingston Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Greenacres Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 34 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish is a Benton, Louisiana school district serving 34 schools. The district educates 23,587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $13,381 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Bossier Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Legacy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bossier Parish students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bossier Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bossier Parish with test data.
Schools in Bossier Parish
34 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Benton
- Total Enrollment
- 23,587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,525
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bossier Parish?
Bossier Parish has 34 schools in total — 20 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bossier Parish?
The average composite rating for Bossier 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 Bossier Parish?
Bossier Parish spends $13,381 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bossier Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bossier Parish is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bossier Parish?
Legacy Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bossier Parish with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bossier Parish?
Across schools in Bossier Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bossier Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Bossier Parish has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 34 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
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.1%
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Compare Bossier Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lafayette Parish (44)
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- St. Landry Parish (34)
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- 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)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
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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