For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,845 students in Richland Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Richland Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
2,845 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richland Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
53%
41%
% White
44%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,762 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,459
$15,176
Spending / Student
$12,762
$14,514
Best Richland Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Mangham High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Main Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2485
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Mangham Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Mcconnell Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Mangham Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Hixon St.
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Delhi High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
413 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Toombs Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,845 students.
What is the rank of Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District is ranked #124 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish School District?
53% of Richland Parish School District students are Black, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland Parish School District?
Richland Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Richland Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,762 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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