Union Parish Schools & Education
Union Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,994
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#29
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Union Parish
Measured School Summary
Union Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,994 per pupil, Union Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Union 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
4 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
7.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,994
$887 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Union Parish has 4 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.
What Union 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
Union 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
#29
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Union Parish
Elementary and high visible
1,911 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
D'Arbonne Woods Charter School
Other grade structure
1,003 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Union 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 Union Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Union Parish district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Union 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.
Charter Innovation in Union Parish
Union Parish educates 2,914 students across a unique four-school landscape. The system is split between two traditional schools and two charter schools, offering diverse educational pathways.
A Hub for Charter Education
Charter schools play a major role here, representing 50% of the total school count. D'Arbonne Woods Charter School is the largest single entity in the parish, enrolling 1,003 students in its KG-12 program.
Rural Roots with Large Campus Sizes
Three of the four schools are located in rural areas, yet they maintain a high average size of 729 students. This creates a unique atmosphere where large, centralized campuses like Union Parish High School serve a wide geographic area.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Union Parish
Reported Enrollment
2,914
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
50% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Union Parish
Union Parish
D'Arbonne Woods Charter School
4 Public Schools in Union Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arbonne Woods Charter School | Profile | D'Arbonne Woods Charter School | Farmerville, 71241Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 1,003 |
| Union Parish High School | Record | Union Parish | Farmerville, 71241Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 745 |
| Union Parish Elementary School | Record | Union Parish | Farmerville, 71241Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 659 |
| Downsville Community Charter School | Record | Union Parish | Downsville, 71234Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Charter | 507 |
D'Arbonne Woods Charter School
D'Arbonne Woods Charter School
Farmerville, 71241 / Rural: Fringe
Union Parish Elementary School
Union Parish
Farmerville, 71241 / Rural: Fringe
Downsville Community Charter School
Union Parish
Downsville, 71234 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,994
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Union Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Union Parish, Louisiana?
Union Parish educates 2,914 students across a unique four-school landscape. The system is split between two traditional schools and two charter schools, offering diverse educational pathways.
What are the major school districts in Union Parish, Louisiana?
Charter schools play a major role here, representing 50% of the total school count. D'Arbonne Woods Charter School is the largest single entity in the parish, enrolling 1,003 students in its KG-12 program.
What is the school experience like in Union Parish?
Three of the four schools are located in rural areas, yet they maintain a high average size of 729 students. This creates a unique atmosphere where large, centralized campuses like Union Parish High School serve a wide geographic area.
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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.