Catahoula Parish Schools & Education
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,085
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#38
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Catahoula Parish
Measured School Summary
Catahoula Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Catahoula Parish spends $8,085 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 7% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Catahoula 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,085
$204 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Catahoula 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 Catahoula 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
Catahoula 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
#38
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Catahoula Parish
Elementary and high visible
1,050 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Catahoula 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 Catahoula Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Catahoula 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.
Streamlined Rural Education Infrastructure
Catahoula Parish operates a single-district system with 5 schools serving 1,050 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one high school, and three multi-level schools. This small network serves the educational needs of the entire parish efficiently.
A Unified Community District
Catahoula Parish school district manages all 1,050 students across its local campuses. There are no charter schools in the parish, allowing for a focused, traditional public school experience. This centralized management ensures that resources are distributed across all five rural schools.
Small-Town Feel in Every Classroom
Every school in the parish is classified as rural, with an average size of only 210 students. Harrisonburg High School is the largest with 311 students, while Central High School is the smallest with just 61. This intimate scale allows for a highly personalized education in a traditional rural setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Catahoula Parish
Reported Enrollment
1,050
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Catahoula Parish
Catahoula Parish
5 Public Schools in Catahoula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High School | Record | Catahoula Parish | Harrisonburg, 71340Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 311 |
| Jonesville Elementary School | Record | Catahoula Parish | Jonesville, 71343Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 259 |
| Block High School | Record | Catahoula Parish | Jonesville, 71343Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 218 |
| Sicily Island High School | Record | Catahoula Parish | Sicily Island, 71368Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 201 |
| Central High School | Record | Catahoula Parish | Jonesville, 71343Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 61 |
Harrisonburg High School
Catahoula Parish
Harrisonburg, 71340 / Rural: Remote
Jonesville Elementary School
Catahoula Parish
Jonesville, 71343 / Rural: Remote
Sicily Island High School
Catahoula Parish
Sicily Island, 71368 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,085
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana?
Catahoula Parish operates a single-district system with 5 schools serving 1,050 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one high school, and three multi-level schools. This small network serves the educational needs of the entire parish efficiently.
What are the major school districts in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana?
Catahoula Parish school district manages all 1,050 students across its local campuses. There are no charter schools in the parish, allowing for a focused, traditional public school experience. This centralized management ensures that resources are distributed across all five rural schools.
What is the school experience like in Catahoula Parish?
Every school in the parish is classified as rural, with an average size of only 210 students. Harrisonburg High School is the largest with 311 students, while Central High School is the smallest with just 61. This intimate scale allows for a highly personalized education in a traditional 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.