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Sabine Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
10
Schools
4,141
Students
$15,397
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
91.8%
Graduation Rate
+5.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sabine Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 4,141 students across 10 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,397 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% 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 47/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Many Elementary SchoolPK–04627
Zwolle Elementary SchoolPK–06467
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Many Junior High School05–08404
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Many High School09–12362
Zwolle High School07–12325
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Converse High SchoolPK–12541
Ebarb SchoolPK–12254
Florien High SchoolPK–12447
Negreet High SchoolPK–12477
Pleasant Hill High SchoolPK–12237
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,397Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
39%
State
38.2%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal
23.2%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,141
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.8%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.8% graduation rate — 5.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
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 Sabine Parish?
Sabine Parish has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,141 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sabine Parish?
The graduation rate is 91.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sabine Parish spend per student?
Sabine Parish spends $15,397 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sabine Parish?
61% of students in Sabine Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sabine Parish?
No, Sabine Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sabine Parish serve?
Sabine Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sabine Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sabine Parish is 47/100. 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.