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Richland Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
11
Schools
2,885
Students
$15,924
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
67.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
81.7%
Graduation Rate
-4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Richland Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 2,885 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,924 is above average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Delhi Elementary SchoolPK–05203
Holly Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–08208
Mangham Elementary SchoolPK–05441
Rayville Elementary SchoolPK–05359
Start Elementary SchoolPK–08318
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Delhi Middle School06–0893
Mangham Junior High School06–08211
Rayville Junior High School06–08153
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Delhi High School09–12201
Mangham High School09–12313
Rayville High School09–12385
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,924+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
38%
State
36.1%
Local (property tax)
37.5%
Federal
26.4%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
2,885
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% 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 Richland Parish?
Richland Parish has 11 public schools, serving a total of 2,885 students.
What is the graduation rate for Richland Parish?
The graduation rate is 81.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Richland Parish spend per student?
Richland Parish spends $15,924 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Richland Parish?
67% of students in Richland Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Richland Parish?
No, Richland Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Richland Parish serve?
Richland Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Richland Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Richland Parish is 39/100. 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.