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Richland Parish Schools & Education

School Score

16/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

64.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

64.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,757

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

16/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#64

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Richland Parish

Measured School Summary

Richland Parish faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 64.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,757 per pupil, Richland Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 70% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 21.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Richland 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

12 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

16/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #64 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

64.2%

21.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,757

$1,124 below the state average

School coverage

12

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

Richland Parish has 12 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.

Parent decision brief

What Richland 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

Richland Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#64

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 37 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.

Richland Parish

Elementary to high school visible

2,885 students

Elementary 5Middle 3High 3Other 0

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Delhi Charter School

Other grade structure

673 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Richland Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Richland Parish?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Richland 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 Richland 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.

Educational Choice in Richland Parish

Richland Parish features 12 public schools serving 3,558 students across two distinct districts. The system is well-distributed with five elementary, three middle, and three high schools to support the parish's growing population.

Traditional Districts and Charter Options

The Richland Parish School District is the primary provider with 11 schools and 2,885 students. Delhi Charter School operates as a standalone district, serving 673 students and representing roughly 8% of the parish's total school options.

A Mix of Town and Rural Settings

The landscape features eight rural schools and four town-based campuses, with an average enrollment of 297 students. Delhi Charter School is the largest at 673 students, while Start Elementary School provides a smaller primary environment with 318 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Richland Parish

Reported Enrollment

3,558

12 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle3
High3
Other1

2 School Districts in Richland Parish

Richland Parish

11 schools
2,885 students

Delhi Charter School

1 school
673 students

12 Public Schools in Richland 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 12 of 12 matching schools

Delhi Charter School

Delhi Charter School

Delhi, 71232 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Charter673 students

Mangham Elementary School

Richland Parish

Mangham, 71259 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary441 students

Rayville High School

Richland Parish

Rayville, 71269 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational385 students

Rayville Elementary School

Richland Parish

Rayville, 71269 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary359 students

Start Elementary School

Richland Parish

Start, 71279 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary318 students

Mangham High School

Richland Parish

Mangham, 71259 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High313 students

Mangham Junior High School

Richland Parish

Mangham, 71259 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle211 students

Holly Ridge Elementary School

Richland Parish

Rayville, 71269 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary208 students

Delhi Elementary School

Richland Parish

Delhi, 71232 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary203 students

Delhi High School

Richland Parish

Delhi, 71232 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High201 students

Rayville Junior High School

Richland Parish

Rayville, 71269 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle153 students

Delhi Middle School

Richland Parish

Delhi, 71232 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle93 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,757

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 Richland Parish?
Richland Parish has a school score of 16/100, which is a lower 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 Richland Parish?
The high school graduation rate in Richland Parish is 64.2%, which is below 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 Richland Parish spend per student?
Richland Parish spends $6,757 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 Richland Parish, Louisiana — FAQ

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

Richland Parish features 12 public schools serving 3,558 students across two distinct districts. The system is well-distributed with five elementary, three middle, and three high schools to support the parish's growing population.

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

The Richland Parish School District is the primary provider with 11 schools and 2,885 students. Delhi Charter School operates as a standalone district, serving 673 students and representing roughly 8% of the parish's total school options.

What is the school experience like in Richland Parish?

The landscape features eight rural schools and four town-based campuses, with an average enrollment of 297 students. Delhi Charter School is the largest at 673 students, while Start Elementary School provides a smaller primary environment with 318 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.