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Mt. Hermon School

36119 Highway 38, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450Washington Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
433
Students
Total enrolled
$13,975
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 433 students in grades PK–12 in Mt. Hermon, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,975 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mt. Hermon School is a mid-sized other in Mt. Hermon, Louisiana, serving grades PK–12 with 433 students. The district invests $13,975 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Mt. Hermon School

433
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution224 male · 209 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 246 students
Student Composition
71%
21%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black21%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220186001425

Academic Outcomes at Mt. Hermon School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70450

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,975Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,975
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,149
Student Support$2,655
Administration$1,677
Operations$2,096
Other$1,398
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,975 spent per student, an estimated $6,191 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
22%
State government
55.5%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal programs
22.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thomas Elementary SchoolFranklinton Primary SchoolEnon Elementary SchoolWesley Ray Elementary School
↓
Middle
Franklinton Elementary SchoolFranklinton Junior High School
↓
High School
Pine SchoolFranklinton High SchoolVarnado High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyWashington Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington Parish →
Phone: (985)877-4642
NCES ID: 220186001425
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mt. Hermon seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Washington Parish
High
Pine School
786 students · 06–12
48% FRL
Elem
Thomas Elementary School
763 students · PK–05
45% FRL
High
Franklinton High School
732 students · 09–12
56% FRL
Elem
Franklinton Primary School
664 students · PK–03
56% FRL
Mid
Franklinton Elementary School
405 students · 04–06
63% FRL
Mid
Franklinton Junior High School
362 students · 07–08
59% FRL
High
Varnado High School
309 students · 06–12
76% FRL
Elem
Enon Elementary School
287 students · PK–06
37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
36119 Highway 38, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.