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Red River Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Red River Parish operates 5 public K-12 schools inside Louisiana, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,243 (about 249 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Red River Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,243
-241 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 33%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
59%
was 62%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,243
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,167
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.5%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
1
568 students
Middle
2
289 students
High
1
349 students
Combined / other
1
37 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Red River Parish Public Schools
1,243 students · 1 district in Red River Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Red River 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
57%
Hispanic
2%
Black
40%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
2%
Black
59%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Red River Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 2 schools in Red River Parish ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Red River Elementary SchoolCoushattaElementaryPK-05568·
Red River High SchoolCoushattaHigh09-12349·
Red River Junior High SchoolCoushattaMiddle06-08213·
Red River Academic AcademyCoushattaMiddle03-0876·
Ware Youth CenterCoushattaCombinedKG-1237·

Cities in Red River Parish

Coushatta5 schools

About Red River Parish

Red River Parish is a rural-scale Louisiana county of about 7,443 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,243 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,167, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the Louisiana median.

On the school-mix side, Red River Parish covers 1 elementary school (568 students), 2 middle schools (289), 1 high school (349), and 1 combined or other schools.

Red River Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,243 students across Red River Parish.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Red River Parish has decreased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,484 students to 1,243. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Red River Parish discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish, Louisiana has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,243 students.
How many high schools are in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 349 students.
How many middle schools are in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 289 students.
How many elementary schools are in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish, Louisiana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 568 students.
What is the largest school district in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Red River Parish, serving approximately 1,243 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish has roughly 7,443 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Red River Parish?
Median household income in Red River Parish is $49,167, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Red River Parish?
Approximately 14.0% of adults 25 and older in Red River Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Red River Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 90.5% of students in Red River 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 Red River Parish schools?
Across Red River Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data