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5.1 avg / 10

Catahoula Parish School District

School District · Harrisonburg, Louisiana

Students: 983
Teachers (FTE): 52

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,990

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.9:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#72 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,990

+$1,900 vs Louisiana median

District size

983 students

Smaller than Louisiana median

About Catahoula Parish

Catahoula Parish is a Harrisonburg, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 983 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $16,990 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Catahoula Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Catahoula Parish students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Catahoula Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Catahoula Parish with test data.

District Details

State
Louisiana
City
Harrisonburg
Total Enrollment
983
Teachers (FTE)
52
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Catahoula Parish?

Catahoula Parish has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Catahoula Parish?

The average composite rating for Catahoula Parish is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Catahoula Parish?

Catahoula Parish spends $16,990 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Catahoula Parish?

The average student-teacher ratio in Catahoula Parish is 18.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Catahoula Parish?

Central High School is the highest-rated school in Catahoula Parish with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What are the test scores in Catahoula Parish?

Across schools in Catahoula Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Catahoula Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?

Catahoula Parish has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 5 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
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
28.3%
ELA Proficiency
42.6%

Resources

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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.

Read our full methodology

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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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