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Richland Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Richland Parish number 12, teaching approximately 3,312 Louisiana students against a population of 19,822. That works out to 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Richland Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,312
-457 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 46%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
51%
was 51%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
3,312
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,544
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.7%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
5
1,468 students
Middle
3
452 students
High
3
774 students
Combined / other
1
618 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Richland Parish Public Schools
2,694 students · 2 districts in Richland Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Richland 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
2%
Black
36%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
2%
Black
51%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.6% under 18

Test scores in Richland Parish

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

See all 7 schools in Richland Parish ranked by score →

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Delhi Charter SchoolDelhiCombinedKG-12618·
Mangham Elementary SchoolManghamElementaryPK-05404·
Rayville High SchoolRayvilleHigh09-12341·
Rayville Elementary SchoolRayvilleElementaryPK-05333·
Start Elementary SchoolStartElementaryPK-08332·
Mangham High SchoolManghamHigh09-12294·
Holly Ridge Elementary SchoolRayvilleElementaryPK-08232·
Mangham Junior High SchoolManghamMiddle06-08216·
Delhi Elementary SchoolDelhiElementaryPK-05167·
Rayville Junior High SchoolRayvilleMiddle06-08145·
Delhi High SchoolDelhiHigh09-12139·
Delhi Middle SchoolDelhiMiddle06-0891·

Cities in Richland Parish

Delhi4 schoolsRayville4 schoolsMangham3 schoolsStart1 school

About Richland Parish

In Louisiana, Richland Parish is a thinly populated county of about 19,822 residents. 12 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,312 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $53,544, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Richland Parish spans 5 elementary schools (1,468 students), 3 middle schools (452), 3 high schools (774), and 1 combined or other schools.

Richland Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,694 students across Richland Parish.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 12%: 3,769 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,312 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Richland Parish discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Richland Parish?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Richland Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 3,312.
How many high schools are in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish, Louisiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 774 students.
How many middle schools are in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish, Louisiana has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 452 students.
How many elementary schools are in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish, Louisiana has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,468 students.
What is the largest school district in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Richland Parish, serving approximately 2,694 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Richland Parish?
Richland Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 19,822, with a median age of 40. About 23.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Richland Parish?
Median household income in Richland Parish is $53,544, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 19.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richland Parish?
Approximately 17.6% of adults 25 and older in Richland Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richland Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.7% of students in Richland 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 Richland Parish schools?
Across Richland Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.

Richland Parish school rankings

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