Concordia Parish Schools & Education
Concordia Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
74.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,035
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#50
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Concordia Parish
Measured School Summary
Concordia Parish faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 74.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Concordia Parish spends $8,035 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 37% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Concordia 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
11 public schools and 2 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #50 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
74.3%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,035
$154 above the state average
School coverage
11
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Concordia Parish has 11 public schools across 2 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 Concordia 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
Concordia Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#50
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
Concordia Parish
Elementary to high school visible
3,192 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Delta Charter Group
Other grade structure
498 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Concordia 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 Concordia Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Concordia Parish district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Concordia 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.
Diverse School Options in Concordia
Concordia Parish offers 11 public schools serving 3,690 students across two districts. The system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 3 multi-level schools. This structure provides varied educational paths for students in both town and rural environments.
Parish Schools and Charter Choices
The Concordia Parish district serves 3,192 students across 10 schools. The Delta Charter Group offers a significant alternative, managing one charter school with 498 students. This charter school accounts for approximately 9.1% of the total public schools in the county.
Town-Based Learning Environments
Seven of the parish schools are located in town settings, with an average size of 335 students. Delta Charter School MST is the largest campus with 498 students, followed by Vidalia Lower Elementary with 490. This mix of town and rural campuses provides a community-focused feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Concordia Parish
Reported Enrollment
3,690
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Concordia Parish
Concordia Parish
Delta Charter Group
11 Public Schools in Concordia 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Charter School MST | Record | Delta Charter Group | Ferriday, 71334Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 498 |
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School | Record | Concordia Parish | Vidalia, 71373Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 490 |
| Vidalia High School | Record | Concordia Parish | Vidalia, 71373Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 417 |
| Monterey High School | Record | Concordia Parish | Monterey, 71354Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 396 |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Record | Concordia Parish | Vidalia, 71373Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 353 |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Record | Concordia Parish | Vidalia, 71373Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 349 |
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School | Record | Concordia Parish | Ferriday, 71334Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 315 |
| Ferriday High School | Record | Concordia Parish | Ferriday, 71334Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 314 |
| Ferriday Upper Elementary School | Record | Concordia Parish | Ferriday, 71334Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 253 |
| Ferriday Junior High School | Record | Concordia Parish | Ferriday, 71334Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 230 |
| Concordia Education Center | Record | Concordia Parish | Ferriday, 71334Rural: Fringe | 3–12 | Alternative | 75 |
Delta Charter School MST
Delta Charter Group
Ferriday, 71334 / Rural: Fringe
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
Concordia Parish
Vidalia, 71373 / Town: Remote
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
Concordia Parish
Vidalia, 71373 / Town: Remote
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
Concordia Parish
Ferriday, 71334 / Town: Remote
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
Concordia Parish
Ferriday, 71334 / Town: Remote
Ferriday Junior High School
Concordia Parish
Ferriday, 71334 / Town: Remote
Concordia Education Center
Concordia Parish
Ferriday, 71334 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,035
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Concordia Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Concordia Parish, Louisiana?
Concordia Parish offers 11 public schools serving 3,690 students across two districts. The system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 3 multi-level schools. This structure provides varied educational paths for students in both town and rural environments.
What are the major school districts in Concordia Parish, Louisiana?
The Concordia Parish district serves 3,192 students across 10 schools. The Delta Charter Group offers a significant alternative, managing one charter school with 498 students. This charter school accounts for approximately 9.1% of the total public schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Concordia Parish?
Seven of the parish schools are located in town settings, with an average size of 335 students. Delta Charter School MST is the largest campus with 498 students, followed by Vidalia Lower Elementary with 490. This mix of town and rural campuses provides a community-focused feel.
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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.