For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,322 students in Morehouse Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Morehouse Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
3,322 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Morehouse Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
2,140 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
64%
41%
# White Students
1,053 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
32%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
264
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
259
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
236
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
236
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,502 is higher than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,935 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,502
$15,129
Spending / Student
$14,935
$14,469
Best Morehouse Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Grades: PK-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #22.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Highland Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0194
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0194
Grades: 7-12
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7661 Mer Rouge/collinston Road
Mer Rouge, LA 71261
(318) 647-3443
Mer Rouge, LA 71261
(318) 647-3443
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Morehouse Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West Madison Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0776
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0776
Grades: PK-6
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morehouse Parish School District?
Morehouse Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,322 students.
What is the rank of Morehouse Parish School District?
Morehouse Parish School District is ranked #134 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehouse Parish School District?
64% of Morehouse Parish School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morehouse Parish School District?
Morehouse Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Morehouse Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,935 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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