Grant Parish School District
School District · Dry Prong, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Grant Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Grant 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.
Pollock Elementary School
Pollock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Grant Elementary School
Dry Prong · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Montgomery High School
Montgomery · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#51 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,781
$2,309 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,893 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Grant Parish ranks #51 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Grant Parish's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pollock Elementary School (6.6/10), South Grant Elementary School (6.6/10), and Montgomery High School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 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 Grant Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Grant Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollock Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | South Grant Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Montgomery High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Georgetown High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Grant High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Grant Junior High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Verda Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Colfax Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Grant Parish
Grant Parish is a Dry Prong, Louisiana school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,893 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $12,781 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Grant Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Grant Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Grant Parish students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Grant Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grant Parish with test data.
Schools in Grant Parish
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Dry Prong
- Total Enrollment
- 2,893
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- District spending per student
- $12,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grant Parish?
The average composite rating for Grant Parish is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish's district-level spending was $12,781 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grant Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grant Parish is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grant Parish?
South Grant Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Grant Parish with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Grant Parish?
Across schools in Grant Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grant Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Grant Parish has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Grant Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lafayette Parish (44)
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- Lafourche Parish (30)
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- 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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