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Concordia Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
10
Schools
3,192
Students
$16,731
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
76.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
79.4%
Graduation Rate
-7.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Concordia Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 3,192 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,731 is above average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ferriday Lower Elementary SchoolPK–02315
Ferriday Upper Elementary School03–05253
Vidalia Lower Elementary SchoolPK–02490
Vidalia Upper Elementary School03–05353
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ferriday Junior High School06–08230
Vidalia Junior High School06–08349
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ferriday High School08–12314
Vidalia High School08–12417
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Concordia Education Center03–1275
Monterey High SchoolPK–12396
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,731+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
31%
State
45.7%
Local (property tax)
31.0%
Federal
23.3%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,192
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.4%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,731 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.4%, graduation is 7.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,192 students.
What is the graduation rate for Concordia Parish?
The graduation rate is 79.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Concordia Parish spend per student?
Concordia Parish spends $16,731 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Concordia Parish?
76% of students in Concordia Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Concordia Parish?
No, Concordia Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Concordia Parish serve?
Concordia Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Concordia Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Concordia Parish is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.