Rapides Parish School District
School District · Alexandria, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
43
25 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
43
25 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#13 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,720
$1,370 vs Louisiana median
District size
22,546 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
About Rapides Parish
Rapides Parish is a Alexandria, Louisiana school district serving 43 schools. The district educates 22,546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $13,720 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Rapides Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tioga Junior High School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Rapides Parish students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.
The district includes 25 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rapides Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rapides Parish with test data.
Schools in Rapides Parish
43 schools Elementary Schools 25
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 7
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Alexandria
- Total Enrollment
- 22,546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,634
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish has 43 schools in total — 25 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rapides Parish?
The average composite rating for Rapides Parish is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish spends $13,720 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rapides Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rapides Parish is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rapides Parish?
Tioga Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Rapides Parish with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Rapides Parish?
Across schools in Rapides Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rapides Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Rapides Parish has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 43 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.2%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in LA
Compare Rapides 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)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- 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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