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Madison Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,133 students in Madison Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Madison Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
1,309 Schools
# Students
1,133 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Graduation Rate
72%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
94%
42%
% White
2%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,995 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,995
$16,127
Spending / Student
$19,623
$15,423
Best Madison Parish School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Gr: 8-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
809 Wyche Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tallulah Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Johnson Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Parish School District?
Madison Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,133 students.
What is the rank of Madison Parish School District?
Madison Parish School District is ranked #167 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Parish School District?
94% of Madison Parish School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Parish School District?
Madison Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Madison Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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