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Catahoula Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Public schools in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana total 5, with combined enrollment of about 898 students against a county population of 8,583. That breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Catahoula Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
898
-371 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 60%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
34%
was 37%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
898
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,275
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.3%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
1
211 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
179 students
Combined / other
3
508 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Catahoula Parish Public Schools
898 students · 1 district in Catahoula Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Catahoula 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
1%
Black
34%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
1%
Black
34%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.1% under 18

Test scores in Catahoula Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 4 schools in Catahoula Parish ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Harrisonburg High SchoolHarrisonburgCombinedPK-12318·
Jonesville Elementary SchoolJonesvilleElementaryPK-05211·
Block High SchoolJonesvilleHigh06-12179·
Sicily Island High SchoolSicily IslandCombinedPK-12143·
Central High SchoolJonesvilleCombinedKG-1247·

Cities in Catahoula Parish

Jonesville3 schoolsHarrisonburg1 schoolSicily Island1 school

About Catahoula Parish

Catahoula Parish is a small county of about 8,583 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system teaches approximately 898 students across 5 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,275 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 20%. That income level is 10% lower than the Louisiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Catahoula Parish comprises 1 elementary school (211 students), 1 high school (179), and 3 combined or other schools.

Catahoula Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 898 students across Catahoula Parish.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Catahoula Parish has shrank 29% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,269 students to 898. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Catahoula Parish discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Catahoula Parish?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 898.
How many high schools are in Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 179 students.
How many elementary schools are in Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 211 students.
What is the largest school district in Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Catahoula Parish, serving approximately 898 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 8,583, with a median age of 40. About 22.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Catahoula Parish?
Median household income in Catahoula Parish is $50,275, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 20.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Catahoula Parish?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Catahoula Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Catahoula Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 84.3% of students in Catahoula 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 Catahoula Parish schools?
Across Catahoula Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish residents are approximately 63% White, 1% Hispanic, 34% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data