There were 103 eighth grade students enrolled in Red River Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 22.6% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Red River Junior High School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Red River Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade and eighth grade classes, while third grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Red River Parish ranked seventh lowest in enrollment numbers, the same as 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.
Red River Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Red River Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Junior High School | 95 | 37.7% | 252 |
| Ware Youth Center | 8 | 17.8% | 45 |
