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Grant Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
8
Schools
2,971
Students
$14,841
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
70.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
90.8%
Graduation Rate
+4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Grant Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 2,971 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,841 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colfax Elementary SchoolKG–05126
Pollock Elementary SchoolPK–05510
South Grant Elementary SchoolPK–05486
Verda Elementary SchoolPK–05233
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grant Junior High School06–08504
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Grant High School09–12658
Montgomery High School06–12249
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Georgetown High SchoolKG–12205
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,841Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
54%
State
33.4%
Local (property tax)
54.3%
Federal
12.4%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,971
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.8% graduation rate — 4.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,971 students.
What is the graduation rate for Grant Parish?
The graduation rate is 90.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Grant Parish spend per student?
Grant Parish spends $14,841 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grant Parish?
71% of students in Grant Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Grant Parish?
No, Grant Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Grant Parish serve?
Grant Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Grant Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Grant Parish is 45/100. 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.