East Carroll Parish Schools & Education
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
87/100
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
$8,996
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
87/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#5
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: East Carroll Parish
Measured School Summary
East Carroll Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 87/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
East Carroll Parish spends $8,996 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 65% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read East Carroll 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
3 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
87/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
11.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,996
$1,115 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
East Carroll Parish has 3 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 East Carroll 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
East Carroll 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
#5
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 34 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.
East Carroll Parish
Elementary to high school visible
812 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
East Carroll Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 East Carroll 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 East Carroll 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.
Small-Scale Education in East Carroll
East Carroll Parish operates a compact educational system consisting of just 3 public schools serving 812 total students. This single-district parish maintains one elementary, one middle, and one high school to cover the entire K-12 spectrum. It is one of the most streamlined school infrastructures in Louisiana.
A Unified Parish District
The East Carroll Parish district manages all public education for the area with no charter schools currently in operation. The district focuses its resources on three primary campuses that serve as the community's educational anchors. This centralized model ensures consistent oversight for the 812 students enrolled.
Tight-Knit Town Schools
All three schools in the parish are located in town settings, creating a cohesive community feel for students and staff. Schools are small and personal, with an average enrollment of 271 students per campus. Southside Elementary is the largest facility in the parish, currently educating 396 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in East Carroll Parish
Reported Enrollment
812
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in East Carroll Parish
East Carroll Parish
3 Public Schools in East Carroll 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | Record | East Carroll Parish | Lake Providence, 71254Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 396 |
| General Trass High School | Record | East Carroll Parish | Lake Providence, 71254Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 248 |
| Griffin Middle School Academy | Record | East Carroll Parish | Lake Providence, 71254Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 168 |
Southside Elementary School
East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence, 71254 / Town: Remote
General Trass High School
East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence, 71254 / Town: Remote
Griffin Middle School Academy
East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence, 71254 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,996
State avg $7,881
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Schools in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?
East Carroll Parish operates a compact educational system consisting of just 3 public schools serving 812 total students. This single-district parish maintains one elementary, one middle, and one high school to cover the entire K-12 spectrum. It is one of the most streamlined school infrastructures in Louisiana.
What are the major school districts in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?
The East Carroll Parish district manages all public education for the area with no charter schools currently in operation. The district focuses its resources on three primary campuses that serve as the community's educational anchors. This centralized model ensures consistent oversight for the 812 students enrolled.
What is the school experience like in East Carroll Parish?
All three schools in the parish are located in town settings, creating a cohesive community feel for students and staff. Schools are small and personal, with an average enrollment of 271 students per campus. Southside Elementary is the largest facility in the parish, currently educating 396 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.