Top Rankings
Union Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,800 students in Union Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Union Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,800 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Union 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 85-89% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
11%
# Black Students
705 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
39%
41%
# White Students
785 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
44%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
145
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,085 is higher than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,697 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,085
$15,129
Spending / Student
$17,697
$14,469
Best Union Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Union Parish Alternative Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Union Parish Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,800 students.
What is the rank of Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District is ranked #101 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish School District?
44% of Union Parish School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Union Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,697 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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