There were 1,635 seventh grade students enrolled in Bossier Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 5.1% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Benton Middle School welcomed the most seventh grade students in the parish.
Within Bossier Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Bossier Parish ranked 12th highest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 11th highest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Bossier Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Bossier Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 7th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle School | 379 | 48.7% | 779 |
| Haughton Middle School | 325 | 32.4% | 1,002 |
| Elm Grove Middle School | 284 | 33.3% | 853 |
| Cope Middle School | 255 | 32.2% | 791 |
| Rusheon Middle School | 197 | 34.8% | 566 |
| Greenacres Middle School | 168 | 29.3% | 573 |
| Plain Dealing High School | 27 | 10.6% | 254 |
