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Rapides Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Rapides Parish reports 51 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 127,527, with an average school size of 421 students. By grade band, the county runs 26 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Rapides Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
21,481
-1,976 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
46
-4 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 51%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
41%
was 43%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
51
2 districts
Enrollment
21,481
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,967
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.0%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
26
10,005 students
Middle
6
2,734 students
High
7
6,233 students
Combined / other
12
2,509 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rapides Parish Public Schools
21,340 students · 2 districts in Rapides Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rapides 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
61%
Hispanic
4%
Black
31%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
6%
Black
41%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.0% under 18

Test scores in Rapides Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 35 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 35 schools in Rapides Parish ranked by score →

All schools (51)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Alexandria Senior High SchoolAlexandriaHigh09-121,475·
Pineville High SchoolPinevilleHigh09-121,271·
Peabody Magnet High SchoolAlexandriaHigh09-121,071·
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary SchoolPinevilleElementaryPK-06924·
Buckeye High SchoolDevilleHigh06-12915·
Tioga High SchoolBallHigh09-12881·
Oak Hill High SchoolElmerCombinedPK-12715·
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolAlexandriaMiddle06-08709·
Glenmora High SchoolGlenmoraCombinedPK-12673·
Northwood High SchoolLenaCombinedPK-12598·
Cherokee Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-05576·
J.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-05546·
Pineville Junior High SchoolPinevilleMiddle07-08527·
Mabel Brasher MontessoriAlexandriaElementaryPK-05508·
Forest Hill Junior High SchoolForest HillElementaryPK-08496·
Tioga Elementary SchoolBallElementaryPK-06482·
Alexandria Middle Magnet SchoolAlexandriaMiddle06-08469·
Peabody Montessori Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-06466·
Buckeye Elementary SchoolDevilleElementaryPK-02419·
Tioga Junior High SchoolPinevilleMiddle07-08415·
D.F. Huddle ElementaryAlexandriaElementaryPK-05412·
Ruby-Wise Elementary SchoolPinevilleElementaryPK-06410·
Lessie Moore Elementary SchoolPinevilleElementaryPK-03392·
Ball Elementary SchoolBallElementaryPK-06387·
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary SchoolDevilleElementary03-05382·
Bolton AcademyAlexandriaHigh06-12372·
Paradise Elementary SchoolBallElementaryPK-06369·
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-06366·
Mary Goff Elementary SchoolPinevilleElementaryPK-06365·
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolAlexandriaMiddle06-08362·
Caroline Dormon Junior High SchoolWoodworthElementaryPK-08362·
L.S. Rugg Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-05356·
Poland Junior High SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-08330·
Phoenix Magnet Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-05314·
Plainview High SchoolGlenmoraCombinedPK-12313·
Martin Park Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-05281·
Acadian ElementaryAlexandriaElementaryPK-05270·
Pineville Elementary SchoolPinevilleMiddle04-06252·
Rapides High SchoolLecompteHigh09-12248·
Horseshoe Drive Elementary SchoolAlexandriaElementaryPK-05243·
Alma Redwine ElementaryAlexandriaElementaryPK-05225·
Carter C. Raymond Junior High SchoolLecompteElementaryPK-08124·
Pinecrest Supports & Services CenterPinevilleCombinedKG-1292·
Rapides Training AcademyAlexandriaCombinedKG-1269·
Central Louisiana Supports and Services CenterAlexandriaCombinedKG-1237·
Renaissance Home for YouthAlexandriaCombinedKG-1212·
Jackson Head StartAlexandriaCombinedM-M··
Lee Head StartAlexandriaCombinedM-M··
McKeithen Head StartAlexandriaCombinedM-M··
Rapides Alternative Positive Program for StudentsAlexandriaElementaryM-M··
The Pines Head StartPinevilleCombinedM-M··

Cities in Rapides Parish

Alexandria26 schoolsPineville10 schoolsBall4 schoolsDeville3 schoolsGlenmora2 schoolsLecompte2 schoolsElmer1 schoolForest Hill1 schoolLena1 schoolWoodworth1 school

About Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish is a middle-population county of about 127,527 residents in Louisiana. Its public-school system serves approximately 21,481 students across 51 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,967 a year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

In terms of grade levels, Rapides Parish is made up of 26 elementary schools (10,005 students), 6 middle schools (2,734), 7 high schools (6,233), and 12 combined or other schools.

Rapides Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 21,340 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rapides Parish has shrank 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 23,457 students to 21,481. The school count fell from 50 to 46 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rapides Parish discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rapides Parish?
There are 51 public K-12 schools in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 21,481.
How many high schools are in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 6,233 students.
How many middle schools are in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,734 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has 26 public elementary schools, serving approximately 10,005 students.
What is the largest school district in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Rapides Parish, serving approximately 21,340 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 127,527, with a median age of 38. About 25.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Rapides Parish?
Median household income in Rapides Parish is $54,967, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rapides Parish?
Approximately 23.1% of adults 25 and older in Rapides Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rapides Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.0% of students in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish schools?
Across Rapides Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.

Rapides Parish school rankings

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