Union Parish School District
School District · Farmerville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Union Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union 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.
Downsville Community Charter School
Downsville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union Parish High School
Farmerville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union Parish Elementary School
Farmerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#55 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,421
+$331 vs Louisiana median
District size
1,800 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Union Parish ranks #55 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Union Parish's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Downsville Community Charter School (6.2/10), Union Parish High School (5.9/10), and Union Parish Elementary School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Union Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downsville Community Charter School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Union Parish High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Union Parish Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union Parish
Union Parish is a Farmerville, Louisiana school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,800 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $15,421 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Union Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Downsville Community Charter School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Union Parish students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Union Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union Parish with test data.
Schools in Union Parish
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Farmerville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,800
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- District spending per student
- $15,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union Parish?
Union Parish has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union Parish?
The average composite rating for Union Parish is 5.6/10. 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 Union Parish?
Union Parish's district-level spending was $15,421 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 Union Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union Parish is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union Parish?
Downsville Community Charter School is the highest-rated school in Union Parish with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Union Parish?
Across schools in Union Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Union Parish has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Union 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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