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Bossier Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
34
Schools
23,918
Students
$14,538
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
56.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bossier Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 23,918 students across 34 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,538 is near the national average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (34)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benton Intermediate School05–06885
Benton Middle School06–08850
Cope Middle School06–08836
Elm Grove Middle School06–08952
Greenacres Middle School06–08611
Haughton Middle School06–081,075
Rusheon Middle School06–08600
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Airline High School08–122,021
Benton High School08–121,538
Bossier High School08–12719
Haughton High School08–121,381
Parkway High School08–121,360
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention CenterKG–1214
Plain Dealing High SchoolPK–12301
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,538Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
43%
State
39.2%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal
17.9%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
34
Schools
23,918
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 34 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bossier Parish?
Bossier Parish has 34 public schools, serving a total of 23,918 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bossier Parish?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bossier Parish spend per student?
Bossier Parish spends $14,538 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bossier Parish?
57% of students in Bossier Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bossier Parish?
No, Bossier Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bossier Parish serve?
Bossier Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bossier Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bossier Parish is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.