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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,555 students in Union Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Union Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
3 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
1,555 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
39%
42%
% White
43%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,250 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,485 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,250
$16,127
Spending / Student
$20,485
$15,423
Best Union Parish School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,555 students.
What is the rank of Union Parish School District?
Union Parish School District is ranked #116 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish School District?
43% of Union Parish School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 15% 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 12:1, 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 $20,485 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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