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Bienville Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Public education in Bienville Parish reaches 1,799 students across 9 schools. Bienville Parish Public Schools is the largest district at 1,799 students. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Bienville Parish

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,799
-181 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Bienville Parish school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
12,638
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
1,799
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$35,011
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.5%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
3
473 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
467 students
Combined / other
4
859 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bienville Parish Public Schools
1,799 students · 1 district in Bienville Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bienville 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
55%
Hispanic
2%
Black
40%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
45%
Hispanic
1%
Black
51%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Bienville Parish

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 7 schools in Bienville Parish ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Castor High SchoolCastorCombinedPK-12417·
Saline High SchoolSalineCombinedPK-12303·
Crawford Elementary SchoolArcadiaElementaryPK-05278·
Arcadia High SchoolArcadiaHigh06-12248·
Ringgold High SchoolRinggoldHigh06-12219·
Ringgold Elementary SchoolRinggoldElementaryPK-05195·
Gibsland-Coleman High SchoolGibslandCombinedPK-12139·
Bienville High SchoolBienvilleCombinedPK-120·
Bienville Educational CenterBienvilleElementaryM-M··

Cities in Bienville Parish

Arcadia2 schoolsBienville2 schoolsRinggold2 schoolsCastor1 schoolGibsland1 schoolSaline1 school

About Bienville Parish

Bienville Parish is a small county of about 12,638 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,799 students across 9 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $35,011 a year, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 37% noticeably below the Louisiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Bienville Parish comprises 3 elementary schools (473 students), 2 high schools (467), and 4 combined or other schools.

Bienville Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,799 students across Bienville Parish.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Bienville Parish has declined 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,980 students to 1,799. Over that span, Bienville Parish closed 1 school, going from 8 to 7.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bienville Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bienville Parish?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 1,799.
How many high schools are in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 467 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish, Louisiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 473 students.
What is the largest school district in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Bienville Parish, serving approximately 1,799 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish has roughly 12,638 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Bienville Parish?
Median household income in Bienville Parish is $35,011, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 22.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bienville Parish?
Approximately 13.2% of adults 25 and older in Bienville Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bienville Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.5% of students in Bienville 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 Bienville Parish schools?
Across Bienville Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish residents are approximately 55% White, 2% Hispanic, 40% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data