Richland Parish School District
School District · Rayville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,896
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,896
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#64 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,896
$1,194 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,845 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
About Richland Parish
Richland Parish is a Rayville, Louisiana school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 2,845 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $13,896 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Richland Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holly Ridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Richland Parish students show an average math proficiency of 21.9% and ELA proficiency of 29.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Richland Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richland Parish with test data.
Schools in Richland Parish
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Rayville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,845
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richland Parish?
The average composite rating for Richland Parish is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish spends $13,896 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richland Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richland Parish is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richland Parish?
Holly Ridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Richland Parish with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Richland Parish?
Across schools in Richland Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richland Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Richland Parish has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 11 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.8%
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.
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Compare Richland 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)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- 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)
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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