Natchitoches Parish School District
School District · Natchitoches, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Natchitoches Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Natchitoches 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.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
Natchitoches · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
Natchitoches · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
Marthaville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#11 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,838
+$748 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,205 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Natchitoches Parish ranks #11 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Natchitoches Parish's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are N.s.u. Middle Lab School (9.2/10), Natchitoches Jr. High School (8.9/10), and Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Natchitoches Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Natchitoches Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N.s.u. Middle Lab School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Natchitoches Jr. High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | N.s.u. Elementary Lab School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Natchitoches Central High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakeview Jr./sr. High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Natchitoches Parish
Natchitoches Parish is a Natchitoches, Louisiana school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $15,838 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Natchitoches Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is N.s.u. Middle Lab School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Natchitoches Parish students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Natchitoches Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Natchitoches Parish with test data.
Schools in Natchitoches Parish
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Natchitoches
- Total Enrollment
- 5,205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 421
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Natchitoches Parish?
The average composite rating for Natchitoches Parish is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish spends $15,838 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Natchitoches Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Natchitoches Parish is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Natchitoches Parish?
N.s.u. Middle Lab School is the highest-rated school in Natchitoches Parish with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Natchitoches Parish?
Across schools in Natchitoches Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% 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 Natchitoches Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Natchitoches Parish has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 13 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
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Compare Natchitoches Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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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)
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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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