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Concordia Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Concordia Parish, Louisiana's 11 public schools span elementary through high school (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,396 students.

7-year change in Concordia Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,396
-454 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 50%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
47%
was 47%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
2 districts
Enrollment
3,396
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,943
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.7%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
4
1,286 students
Middle
2
577 students
High
2
653 students
Combined / other
3
880 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Concordia Parish Public Schools
2,911 students · 2 districts in Concordia Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Concordia 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
56%
Hispanic
3%
Black
39%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
4%
Black
47%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Concordia Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 5 schools in Concordia Parish ranked by score →

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Delta Charter School MSTFerridayCombinedKG-12485·
Vidalia Lower Elementary SchoolVidaliaElementaryPK-02415·
Monterey High SchoolMontereyCombinedPK-12369·
Vidalia High SchoolVidaliaHigh08-12364·
Vidalia Junior High SchoolVidaliaMiddle06-08336·
Vidalia Upper Elementary SchoolVidaliaElementary03-05316·
Ferriday Lower Elementary SchoolFerridayElementaryPK-02313·
Ferriday High SchoolFerridayHigh08-12289·
Ferriday Upper Elementary SchoolFerridayElementary03-05242·
Ferriday Junior High SchoolFerridayMiddle06-08241·
Concordia Education CenterFerridayCombined03-1226·

Cities in Concordia Parish

Ferriday6 schoolsVidalia4 schoolsMonterey1 school

About Concordia Parish

Concordia Parish is a low-population county of about 18,174 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system instructs approximately 3,396 students across 11 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $39,943, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 25%. That income level is 29% lower than the Louisiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Concordia Parish is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,286 students), 2 middle schools (577), 2 high schools (653), and 3 combined or other schools.

Concordia Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,911 students across Concordia Parish.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Concordia Parish has decreased 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,850 students to 3,396. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 50% to 46% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Concordia Parish discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish, Louisiana has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,396 students.
How many high schools are in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 653 students.
How many middle schools are in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 577 students.
How many elementary schools are in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish, Louisiana has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,286 students.
What is the largest school district in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Concordia Parish, serving approximately 2,911 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 18,174, with a median age of 38. About 23.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Concordia Parish?
Median household income in Concordia Parish is $39,943, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 24.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Concordia Parish?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Concordia Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Concordia Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 79.7% of students in Concordia 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 Concordia Parish schools?
Across Concordia Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.

Concordia Parish school rankings

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