De Soto Parish Schools & Education
De Soto Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,633
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#4
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: De Soto Parish
Measured School Summary
De Soto Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 88/100 and a graduation rate of 96.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
De Soto Parish spends $9,633 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 66% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read De Soto 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
9 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
88/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
10.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,633
$1,752 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
De Soto Parish has 9 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 De Soto 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
DeSoto Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#4
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 35 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.
DeSoto Parish
Elementary to high school visible
5,126 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DeSoto Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 De Soto 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 De Soto 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 Strong Single-District System
De Soto Parish manages 9 public schools with a total enrollment of 5,126 students. The system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 multi-level schools. This consolidated district serves as the primary educational provider for the entire parish.
Unified District Excellence
The DeSoto Parish district manages the entire student body of 5,126 across its 9 campus locations. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, focusing all resources on traditional public school excellence. This unified approach has led to performance metrics that lead the region.
Larger Campuses in Rural Settings
The average school size is 570 students, which is larger than many neighboring rural parishes. Most schools are in rural settings (6) or towns (3), providing a mix of atmospheres. North DeSoto High School is the largest campus with 836 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in De Soto Parish
Reported Enrollment
5,126
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in De Soto Parish
9 Public Schools in De Soto 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North DeSoto High School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Stonewall, 71078Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 836 |
| North DeSoto Upper Elementary School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Stonewall, 71078Rural: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 808 |
| Logansport High School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Logansport, 71049Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 619 |
| North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 | Record | DeSoto Parish | Stonewall, 71078Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 600 |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Mansfield, 71052Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 570 |
| North DeSoto Lower Elementary School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Stonewall, 71078Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 523 |
| Stanley High School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Logansport, 71049Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 412 |
| Mansfield Middle School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Mansfield, 71052Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 382 |
| Mansfield High School | Record | DeSoto Parish | Mansfield, 71052Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 376 |
North DeSoto Upper Elementary School
DeSoto Parish
Stonewall, 71078 / Rural: Distant
North DeSoto Middle School 6-8
DeSoto Parish
Stonewall, 71078 / Rural: Distant
Mansfield Elementary School
DeSoto Parish
Mansfield, 71052 / Town: Distant
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
DeSoto Parish
Stonewall, 71078 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,633
State avg $7,881
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Schools in De Soto Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?
De Soto Parish manages 9 public schools with a total enrollment of 5,126 students. The system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 multi-level schools. This consolidated district serves as the primary educational provider for the entire parish.
What are the major school districts in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?
The DeSoto Parish district manages the entire student body of 5,126 across its 9 campus locations. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, focusing all resources on traditional public school excellence. This unified approach has led to performance metrics that lead the region.
What is the school experience like in De Soto Parish?
The average school size is 570 students, which is larger than many neighboring rural parishes. Most schools are in rural settings (6) or towns (3), providing a mix of atmospheres. North DeSoto High School is the largest campus with 836 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.