Acadia Parish Schools & Education
Acadia Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,763
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#37
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Acadia Parish
Measured School Summary
Acadia Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,763 per pupil, Acadia Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Acadia Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
6.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,763
$1,118 below the state average
School coverage
27
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Acadia Parish has 27 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Acadia Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Acadia Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 27 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#37
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Acadia Parish
Elementary to high school visible
9,601 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Acadia Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 27 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Acadia Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Acadia Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Closer Look at Acadia's Education Infrastructure
Acadia Parish manages a network of 27 public schools serving a total of 9,601 students. The infrastructure includes 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all overseen by a single school district.
One District Leading Nearly 10,000 Students
Acadia Parish is the sole district in the area, coordinating all 27 schools without any charter programs currently in operation. Large student bodies drive the system, with Mire Elementary and Rayne High School leading the way as the most populated campuses.
A Blend of Rural and Town School Settings
Education in Acadia has a distinct rural feel, with 15 schools in rural settings and 12 in towns. While the average school size is 356 students, Mire Elementary is the largest with 666 students, providing a more community-focused environment than typical urban centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Acadia Parish
Reported Enrollment
9,601
27 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Acadia Parish
27 Public Schools in Acadia Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Rayne, 70578Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 666 |
| Rayne High School | Record | Acadia Parish | Rayne, 70578Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 640 |
| Iota High School | Record | Acadia Parish | Iota, 70543Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 611 |
| Iota Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Iota, 70543Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 605 |
| Church Point Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Church Point, 70525Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 604 |
| Church Point High School | Record | Acadia Parish | Church Point, 70525Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 555 |
| Crowley High School | Record | Acadia Parish | Crowley, 70526Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 536 |
| Richard Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Church Point, 70525Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 507 |
| Crowley Middle School | Record | Acadia Parish | Crowley, 70526Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 449 |
| Branch Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Branch, 70516Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 373 |
| Martin Petitjean Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Rayne, 70578Rural: Fringe | 1–3 | Primary | 342 |
| Armstrong Middle School | Record | Acadia Parish | Rayne, 70578Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 340 |
| Midland High School | Record | Acadia Parish | Midland, 70559Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 314 |
| North Crowley Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Crowley, 70526Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 310 |
| South Crowley Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Crowley, 70526Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 301 |
| Iota Middle School | Record | Acadia Parish | Iota, 70543Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 287 |
| Egan Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Egan, 70531Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 259 |
| Ross Elementary School | Record | Acadia Parish | Crowley, 70526Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 259 |
| Church Point Middle School | Record | Acadia Parish | Church Point, 70525Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 256 |
| Crowley Kindergarten School | Record | Acadia Parish | Crowley, 70526Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 228 |
Church Point Elementary School
Acadia Parish
Church Point, 70525 / Town: Fringe
Richard Elementary School
Acadia Parish
Church Point, 70525 / Rural: Distant
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
Acadia Parish
Rayne, 70578 / Rural: Fringe
North Crowley Elementary School
Acadia Parish
Crowley, 70526 / Town: Distant
South Crowley Elementary School
Acadia Parish
Crowley, 70526 / Town: Distant
Church Point Middle School
Acadia Parish
Church Point, 70525 / Town: Fringe
Crowley Kindergarten School
Acadia Parish
Crowley, 70526 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,763
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Acadia Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
Acadia Parish manages a network of 27 public schools serving a total of 9,601 students. The infrastructure includes 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all overseen by a single school district.
What are the major school districts in Acadia Parish, Louisiana?
Acadia Parish is the sole district in the area, coordinating all 27 schools without any charter programs currently in operation. Large student bodies drive the system, with Mire Elementary and Rayne High School leading the way as the most populated campuses.
What is the school experience like in Acadia Parish?
Education in Acadia has a distinct rural feel, with 15 schools in rural settings and 12 in towns. While the average school size is 356 students, Mire Elementary is the largest with 666 students, providing a more community-focused environment than typical urban centers.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.