Richland Parish School District
School District · Rayville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,845
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,845
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#59 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,896
$1,194 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,845 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Richland Parish ranks #59 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Richland Parish's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Holly Ridge Elementary School (7.4/10), Mangham Elementary School (7.2/10), and Mangham Junior High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Richland Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Richland Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Ridge Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Mangham Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Mangham Junior High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Start Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Delhi Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Rayville Junior High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Rayville High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Delhi Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Rayville Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Mangham High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,896 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Richland Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holly Ridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Richland Parish students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools5
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Rayville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,845
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- District spending per student
- $13,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.7/10. 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 Richland Parish?
Richland Parish's district-level spending was $13,896 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 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 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Richland Parish?
Across schools in Richland Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. 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 5.7/10 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 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
- 36.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
How we rate schools
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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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