There were 337 eighth grade students enrolled in De Soto Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.7% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within De Soto Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while fifth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, De Soto Parish ranked 31st 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.
De Soto Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in De Soto Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 | 181 | 30.3% | 598 |
| Mansfield Middle School | 78 | 23.4% | 333 |
| Logansport High School | 44 | 7.4% | 596 |
| Stanley High School | 34 | 8.6% | 394 |
