Bossier Parish School District
School District · Benton, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
34
20 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
34
20 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,381
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#32 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,381
$1,709 vs Louisiana median
District size
23,587 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
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 6.4/10, Bossier Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Legacy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Bossier Parish students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
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 6.4/10. 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 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Bossier Parish?
Across schools in Bossier Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Bossier Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- 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)
- 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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