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Avoyelles Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Avoyelles Parish operates 13 public K-12 schools across Louisiana, with a combined student body of roughly 5,726 and a county population near 38,905. The level mix is 6 elementary and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Avoyelles Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,585
-518 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 49%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
42%
was 44%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
4 districts
Enrollment
5,726
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,325
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.2%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
6
2,608 students
Middle
0
schools
High
5
2,327 students
Combined / other
2
791 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Avoyelles Parish Public Schools
4,794 students · 4 districts in Avoyelles Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Avoyelles Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
63%
Hispanic
4%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
49%
Hispanic
1%
Black
42%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.9% under 18

Test scores in Avoyelles Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 11 schools in Avoyelles Parish ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Avoyelles Public Charter SchoolMansuraCombinedKG-12735·
Bunkie Magnet High SchoolBunkieHigh07-12669·
Marksville High SchoolMarksvilleHigh07-12640·
Marksville Elementary SchoolMarksvilleElementaryPK-06625·
Plaucheville Elementary SchoolPlauchevilleElementaryPK-06582·
Lafargue Elementary SchoolEffieElementaryPK-06581·
Avoyelles High SchoolMoreauvilleHigh07-12465·
LA School for Ag ScienceBunkieHigh07-12412·
Bunkie Elementary SchoolBunkieElementaryPK-06368·
Cottonport ElementaryCottonportElementaryPK-06255·
Riverside Elementary SchoolSimmesportElementaryPK-06197·
Red River Charter AcademyMansuraHigh06-12141·
Central Southwest Alternative High SchoolBunkieCombinedKG-1256·

Cities in Avoyelles Parish

Bunkie4 schoolsMansura2 schoolsMarksville2 schoolsCottonport1 schoolEffie1 schoolMoreauville1 schoolPlaucheville1 schoolSimmesport1 school

About Avoyelles Parish

Avoyelles Parish is a sparse Louisiana county of about 38,905 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 5,726 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $39,325, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 30% below the Louisiana median.

On the school-mix side, Avoyelles Parish is built around 6 elementary schools (2,608 students), 5 high schools (2,327), and 2 combined or other schools.

Avoyelles Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,794 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Avoyelles Parish has contracted 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,103 students to 5,585.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Avoyelles Parish discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Avoyelles Parish?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 5,726.
How many high schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,327 students.
How many elementary schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,608 students.
What is the largest school district in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Avoyelles Parish, serving approximately 4,794 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 38,905, with a median age of 39. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Avoyelles Parish?
Median household income in Avoyelles Parish is $39,325, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 22.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Avoyelles Parish?
Approximately 11.5% of adults 25 and older in Avoyelles Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Avoyelles Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.2% of students in Avoyelles Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Avoyelles Parish schools?
Across Avoyelles Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish residents are approximately 63% White, 4% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Avoyelles Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data