| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish School District | Hineston | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 9,037 | 18 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rapides Parish School District | Alexandria | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 22,991 | 47 | PK–12 | 19 |
| Natchitoches Parish School District | Mora | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 5,527 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Rapides Parish compares
Together they enroll 37,555 students across 79 schools. The largest is Rapides Parish School District with 22,991 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Louisiana average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides Parish has 3 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rapides Parish is Vernon Parish School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Louisiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Rapides Parish, LA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Rapides Parish, LA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Rapides Parish, LA?
Of the districts serving Rapides Parish, Vernon Parish School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Louisiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Louisiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Louisiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Louisiana only, never across state lines.