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Grant Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Grant Parish's public-school footprint spans 8 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 2,871, the largest district being Grant Parish Public Schools. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Grant Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,712
-298 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 84%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
12%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
2,871
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,016
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.9%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
4
1,375 students
Middle
1
438 students
High
2
822 students
Combined / other
1
236 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grant Parish Public Schools
2,871 students · 1 district in Grant Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant 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
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
15%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
20.9% under 18

Test scores in Grant Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 7 schools in Grant Parish ranked by score →

All schools (8)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Grant High SchoolDry ProngHigh09-12569·
South Grant Elementary SchoolDry ProngElementaryPK-05487·
Grant Junior High SchoolDry ProngMiddle06-08438·
Pollock Elementary SchoolPollockElementaryPK-05421·
Verda Elementary SchoolMontgomeryElementaryPK-05308·
Montgomery High SchoolMontgomeryHigh06-12253·
Georgetown High SchoolGeorgetownCombinedPK-12236·
Colfax Elementary SchoolColfaxElementaryKG-05159·

Cities in Grant Parish

Dry Prong3 schoolsMontgomery2 schoolsColfax1 schoolGeorgetown1 schoolPollock1 school

About Grant Parish

Grant Parish is a small county of about 22,095 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system serves approximately 2,871 students across 8 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,016 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% meaningfully above the Louisiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Grant Parish is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,375 students), 1 middle school (438), 2 high schools (822), and 1 combined or other schools.

Grant Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,871 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Grant Parish has declined 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,010 students to 2,712. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Grant Parish?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Grant Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 2,871.
How many high schools are in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 822 students.
How many middle schools are in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish, Louisiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 438 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish, Louisiana has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,375 students.
What is the largest school district in Grant Parish?
Grant Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Grant Parish, serving approximately 2,871 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Grant Parish?
Grant Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 22,095, with a median age of 38. About 20.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Grant Parish?
Median household income in Grant Parish is $64,016, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grant Parish?
Approximately 15.4% of adults 25 and older in Grant Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grant Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.9% of students in Grant Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grant Parish schools?
Across Grant Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.

Grant Parish school rankings

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