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Grant Parish Schools & Education

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange 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

$6,097

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#28

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Grant Parish

Measured School Summary

Grant Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,097 per pupil, Grant Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Grant 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

8 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

11.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,097

$1,784 below the state average

School coverage

8

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

Grant Parish has 8 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.

Parent decision brief

What Grant 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

Grant 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

#28

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

Grant Parish

Elementary to high school visible

2,971 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Grant Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Grant 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 Grant 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.

Grant Parish's Local School Network

Grant Parish operates 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,971 students across the county. The landscape features four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with one specialized campus. All schools are managed under a single district umbrella to serve this growing population.

A Traditional Rural District

Grant Parish is the sole school district in the county, providing education to nearly 3,000 students. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, ensuring a unified focus on the traditional public school system. Grant High School is the largest institution in the district, enrolling 658 students.

Small Schools in a Fully Rural Locale

Every single school in Grant Parish is classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 371 students, which facilitates a high level of individual attention from teachers. While Grant High is the largest, schools like Montgomery High serve as few as 249 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Grant Parish

Reported Enrollment

2,971

8 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High2
Other1

1 School District in Grant Parish

Grant Parish

8 schools
2,971 students enrolled

8 Public Schools in Grant 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 data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Grant High School

Grant Parish

Dry Prong, 71423 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High658 students

Pollock Elementary School

Grant Parish

Pollock, 71467 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary510 students

Grant Junior High School

Grant Parish

Dry Prong, 71423 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle504 students

South Grant Elementary School

Grant Parish

Dry Prong, 71423 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary486 students

Montgomery High School

Grant Parish

Montgomery, 71454 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High249 students

Verda Elementary School

Grant Parish

Montgomery, 71454 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary233 students

Georgetown High School

Grant Parish

Georgetown, 71432 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Other205 students

Colfax Elementary School

Grant Parish

Colfax, 71417 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary126 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,097

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Grant Parish?
The high school graduation rate in Grant Parish is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Grant Parish spend per student?
Grant Parish spends $6,097 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Grant Parish, Louisiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Grant Parish, Louisiana?

Grant Parish operates 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,971 students across the county. The landscape features four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with one specialized campus. All schools are managed under a single district umbrella to serve this growing population.

What are the major school districts in Grant Parish, Louisiana?

Grant Parish is the sole school district in the county, providing education to nearly 3,000 students. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, ensuring a unified focus on the traditional public school system. Grant High School is the largest institution in the district, enrolling 658 students.

What is the school experience like in Grant Parish?

Every single school in Grant Parish is classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 371 students, which facilitates a high level of individual attention from teachers. While Grant High is the largest, schools like Montgomery High serve as few as 249 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.