Ouachita Parish Schools & Education
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,829
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#46
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ouachita Parish
Measured School Summary
Ouachita Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,829 per pupil, Ouachita Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ouachita 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
57 public schools and 3 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #46 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
89.6%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,829
$1,052 below the state average
School coverage
57
3 districts 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
Ouachita Parish has 57 public schools across 3 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 Ouachita 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
Ouachita Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 36 of 57 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#46
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Ouachita Parish
Elementary to high school visible
19,136 students
36 listed schools in this county slice.
City of Monroe School District
Elementary to high school visible
8,646 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
New Vision Learning Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
223 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Ouachita Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 36 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 Ouachita Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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.
Large-Scale Education in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish maintains an extensive educational system of 57 public schools, including 35 elementary and 12 middle schools. Over 28,000 students are enrolled across three distinct school districts.
A Multi-District Educational Hub
The Ouachita Parish district leads with 19,136 students, followed by the City of Monroe School District which serves 8,646 students. Only 1.8% of the schools in the parish operate as charters, maintaining a traditional public structure.
Suburban Reach and Massive High Schools
Schools are spread across city, suburban, and rural locales, with an average enrollment of 495 students. West Monroe High School is a regional powerhouse, serving a massive population of 2,189 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
57
in Ouachita Parish
Reported Enrollment
28,191
57 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish
GuideCity of Monroe School District
GuideNew Vision Learning Academy
57 Public Schools in Ouachita Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 57 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Profile | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71291Suburb: Midsize | 8–12 | High | 2,189 |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Profile | Ouachita Parish | Monroe, 71203Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 1,191 |
| Neville High School | Profile | City of Monroe School District | Monroe, 71201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,121 |
| West Ouachita High School | Profile | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71292Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 1,080 |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Record | Ouachita Parish | Sterlington, 71280Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 820 |
| Claiborne School | Record | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71291Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 751 |
| Wossman High School | Record | City of Monroe School District | Monroe, 71202City: Small | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| West Ridge Middle School | Record | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71291Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 635 |
| Carroll High School | Record | City of Monroe School District | Monroe, 71201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 609 |
| Lexington Elementary School | Record | City of Monroe School District | Monroe, 71201City: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 604 |
| Good Hope Middle School | Record | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71291Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 602 |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Record | City of Monroe School District | Monroe, 71201City: Small | 3–6 | Primary | 599 |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School | Record | Ouachita Parish | Monroe, 71203Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 587 |
| Lakeshore School | Record | Ouachita Parish | Monroe, 71203Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 570 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Record | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71292Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 565 |
| Drew Elementary School | Record | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71291Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 544 |
| East Ouachita Middle School | Record | Ouachita Parish | Monroe, 71203Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 540 |
| Sterlington High School | Record | Ouachita Parish | Monroe, 71203Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 539 |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Record | Ouachita Parish | Calhoun, 71225Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 519 |
| Kiroli Elementary School | Record | Ouachita Parish | West Monroe, 71291Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 509 |
West Monroe High School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71291 / Suburb: Midsize
Ouachita Parish High School
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, 71203 / Rural: Fringe
Neville High School
City of Monroe School District
Monroe, 71201 / City: Small
West Ouachita High School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71292 / Rural: Distant
Sterlington Elementary School
Ouachita Parish
Sterlington, 71280 / Rural: Fringe
Wossman High School
City of Monroe School District
Monroe, 71202 / City: Small
West Ridge Middle School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71291 / Rural: Fringe
Carroll High School
City of Monroe School District
Monroe, 71201 / City: Small
Lexington Elementary School
City of Monroe School District
Monroe, 71201 / City: Small
Good Hope Middle School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71291 / Suburb: Midsize
Sallie Humble Elementary School
City of Monroe School District
Monroe, 71201 / City: Small
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, 71203 / Suburb: Midsize
Woodlawn Elementary School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71292 / Rural: Fringe
Drew Elementary School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71291 / Rural: Fringe
Calhoun Elementary School
Ouachita Parish
Calhoun, 71225 / Rural: Distant
Kiroli Elementary School
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe, 71291 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,829
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
Ouachita Parish maintains an extensive educational system of 57 public schools, including 35 elementary and 12 middle schools. Over 28,000 students are enrolled across three distinct school districts.
What are the major school districts in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?
The Ouachita Parish district leads with 19,136 students, followed by the City of Monroe School District which serves 8,646 students. Only 1.8% of the schools in the parish operate as charters, maintaining a traditional public structure.
What is the school experience like in Ouachita Parish?
Schools are spread across city, suburban, and rural locales, with an average enrollment of 495 students. West Monroe High School is a regional powerhouse, serving a massive population of 2,189 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.