For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,893 students in Grant Parish, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Grant Parish, LA are South Grant Elementary School, Grant High School and Pollock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Grant Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Grant High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Pollock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Highway 8
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Pollock, LA 71467
(318) 765-3511
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Verda Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4528 Highway 500
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Georgetown, LA 71432
(318) 827-5306
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #77.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Harrison Drive
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Grades: 6-12
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Third Street
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Grant Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grant Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
17771 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3999
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-3999
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Grant Parish, LA include South Grant Elementary School, Grant High School and Pollock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant Parish?
8 public schools are located in Grant Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grant Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant Parish include: South Grant Elementary School vs. Pollock Elementary School, Georgetown High School vs. Colfax Elementary School, Pollock Elementary School vs. South Grant Elementary School
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