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Best Richland Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,498 students in Richland Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 293 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Richland Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richland Parish, LA are Mangham Junior High School, Holly Ridge Elementary School and Mangham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Richland Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Richland Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mangham Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
113 Mcconnell Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mangham Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Hixon St.
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Mangham High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Main Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2485
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Delhi High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
106 Toombs Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Richland Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Richland Parish, LA include Mangham Junior High School, Holly Ridge Elementary School and Mangham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland Parish?
12 public schools are located in Richland Parish.
What percentage of students in Richland Parish go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Richland Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Richland Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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