Top Rankings
Union Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,911 students in Union Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Union Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,911 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Union Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 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 85-89% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
249 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
11%
# Black Students
785 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
41%
42%
# White Students
824 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
43%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
148
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,918 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,918
$14,974
Spending / Student
$16,669
$14,320
Best Union Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downsville Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Union Parish High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Union Parish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,911 students.
What is the rank of Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District is ranked #101 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish School District?
43% of Union Parish School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Union Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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