Caldwell Parish Schools & Education
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,250
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#3
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Caldwell Parish
Measured School Summary
Caldwell Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Caldwell Parish spends $9,250 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 67% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Caldwell 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
5 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
89/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
11.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,250
$1,369 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Caldwell Parish has 5 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 Caldwell 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.
Small-system county
Caldwell Parish has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#3
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 36 points above 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.
Caldwell Parish
Elementary to high school visible
1,502 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Caldwell Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Focused Rural Education Network
Caldwell Parish operates 5 public schools serving a total of 1,502 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This single-district system provides a streamlined and close-knit educational environment for all local families.
Unified District Management
The Caldwell Parish district manages all 1,502 students across its five campus locations. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model. This centralized approach allows for consistent standards and community-focused educational goals.
A True Rural School Experience
Every school in the parish is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 300 students. Caldwell Parish High School is the largest campus with 441 students, while Union Central Elementary is the smallest with 160. This small-town feel ensures students receive personalized attention in a quiet, rural setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Caldwell Parish
Reported Enrollment
1,502
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Caldwell Parish
Caldwell Parish
5 Public Schools in Caldwell 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish High School | Record | Caldwell Parish | Columbia, 71418Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 441 |
| Caldwell Parish Junior High School | Record | Caldwell Parish | Columbia, 71418Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 362 |
| Grayson Elementary School | Record | Caldwell Parish | Grayson, 71435Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 292 |
| Columbia Elementary School | Record | Caldwell Parish | Columbia, 71418Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Union Central Elementary School | Record | Caldwell Parish | Columbia, 71418Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 160 |
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Caldwell Parish
Columbia, 71418 / Rural: Remote
Columbia Elementary School
Caldwell Parish
Columbia, 71418 / Rural: Distant
Union Central Elementary School
Caldwell Parish
Columbia, 71418 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,250
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?
Caldwell Parish operates 5 public schools serving a total of 1,502 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This single-district system provides a streamlined and close-knit educational environment for all local families.
What are the major school districts in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana?
The Caldwell Parish district manages all 1,502 students across its five campus locations. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model. This centralized approach allows for consistent standards and community-focused educational goals.
What is the school experience like in Caldwell Parish?
Every school in the parish is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 300 students. Caldwell Parish High School is the largest campus with 441 students, while Union Central Elementary is the smallest with 160. This small-town feel ensures students receive personalized attention in a quiet, rural setting.
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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.