Catahoula Parish School District
School District · Harrisonburg, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Catahoula Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Catahoula 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.
Central High School
Jonesville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Block High School
Jonesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#63 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,990
+$1,900 vs Louisiana median
District size
983 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Catahoula Parish ranks #63 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Catahoula Parish's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central High School (7.8/10), Harrisonburg High School (5.6/10), and Block High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Catahoula Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Harrisonburg High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Block High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sicily Island High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Jonesville Elementary School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.2/10, Catahoula Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Catahoula Parish students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Catahoula Parish with test data.
Schools in Catahoula Parish
5 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 5.2/10. 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 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Catahoula Parish?
Across schools in Catahoula Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. 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 5.2/10 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 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
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- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
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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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