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Livingston Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
44
Schools
27,731
Students
$14,319
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
89.3%
Graduation Rate
+2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Livingston Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 27,731 students across 44 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 10 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,319 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% 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 46/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools23 schools
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Denham Springs Freshman High School09–09735
Holden High SchoolPK–12681
Maurepas SchoolPK–12333
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,319Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
30%
State
46.1%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal
23.8%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
27,731
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.3%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Livingston Parish?
Livingston Parish has 44 public schools, serving a total of 27,731 students.
What is the graduation rate for Livingston Parish?
The graduation rate is 89.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Livingston Parish spend per student?
Livingston Parish spends $14,319 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Livingston Parish?
65% of students in Livingston Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Livingston Parish?
No, Livingston Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Livingston Parish serve?
Livingston Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Livingston Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Livingston Parish is 46/100. 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.