Avoyelles Parish Schools & Education
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,290
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#33
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Avoyelles Parish
Measured School Summary
Avoyelles Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.
Funding Context
At $6,290 per pupil, Avoyelles Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Avoyelles 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
13 public schools and 3 districts 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
8.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,290
$1,591 below the state average
School coverage
13
3 districts 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
Avoyelles Parish has 13 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Avoyelles 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
Avoyelles Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#33
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Avoyelles Parish
Elementary and high visible
5,080 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Other grade structure
709 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Red River Charter Academy
Other grade structure
177 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Avoyelles Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Avoyelles Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Avoyelles Parish district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Avoyelles 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 Diverse Public and Charter Landscape
Avoyelles Parish provides education to 6,071 students across 13 public schools. The system includes 6 elementary schools and 4 high schools, plus 3 schools with alternative or combined grade levels.
Multiple Districts and Strong Charter Presence
Unique to the region, this parish features 3 school districts, including the Avoyelles Public Charter School. Charter schools make up 23.1% of the total, with Avoyelles Public Charter School being the largest campus at 709 students.
Rural and Town Settings Define Local Schools
The parish splits its schools between 7 rural locations and 6 town settings. Campuses like Bunkie Magnet High and Marksville Elementary offer a mid-sized school feel with enrollments hovering around 700 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Avoyelles Parish
Reported Enrollment
6,071
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
3
23% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish
GuideAvoyelles Public Charter School
Red River Charter Academy
13 Public Schools in Avoyelles 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Public Charter School | Record | Avoyelles Public Charter School | Mansura, 71350Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 709 |
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Bunkie, 71322Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 702 |
| Marksville Elementary School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Marksville, 71351Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 697 |
| Marksville High School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Marksville, 71351Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 675 |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Plaucheville, 71362Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 610 |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Effie, 71331Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 556 |
| Avoyelles High School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Moreauville, 71355Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 536 |
| LA School for Ag Science | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Bunkie, 71322Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Charter | 390 |
| Bunkie Elementary School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Bunkie, 71322Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 356 |
| Cottonport Elementary | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Cottonport, 71327Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 318 |
| Riverside Elementary School | Record | Avoyelles Parish | Simmesport, 71369Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 240 |
| Red River Charter Academy | Record | Red River Charter Academy | Mansura, 71350Town: Distant | 6–11 | Charter | 177 |
| Central Southwest Alternative High School | Record | Office of Juvenile Justice | Bunkie, 71322Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 105 |
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Mansura, 71350 / Rural: Fringe
Marksville Elementary School
Avoyelles Parish
Marksville, 71351 / Town: Distant
Plaucheville Elementary School
Avoyelles Parish
Plaucheville, 71362 / Rural: Distant
Lafargue Elementary School
Avoyelles Parish
Effie, 71331 / Rural: Distant
Riverside Elementary School
Avoyelles Parish
Simmesport, 71369 / Rural: Remote
Red River Charter Academy
Red River Charter Academy
Mansura, 71350 / Town: Distant
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Office of Juvenile Justice
Bunkie, 71322 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,290
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?
Avoyelles Parish provides education to 6,071 students across 13 public schools. The system includes 6 elementary schools and 4 high schools, plus 3 schools with alternative or combined grade levels.
What are the major school districts in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?
Unique to the region, this parish features 3 school districts, including the Avoyelles Public Charter School. Charter schools make up 23.1% of the total, with Avoyelles Public Charter School being the largest campus at 709 students.
What is the school experience like in Avoyelles Parish?
The parish splits its schools between 7 rural locations and 6 town settings. Campuses like Bunkie Magnet High and Marksville Elementary offer a mid-sized school feel with enrollments hovering around 700 students.
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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.