There were 1,885 ninth grade students enrolled in Ouachita Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
West Monroe High School welcomed the most ninth grade students in the parish.
Within Ouachita Parish schools, the most students were found in first grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Ouachita Parish ranked ninth highest 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.
Ouachita Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Ouachita Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | 524 | 26% | 2,019 |
| Ouachita Parish High School | 306 | 27.2% | 1,126 |
| West Ouachita High School | 251 | 25.7% | 976 |
| Neville High School | 247 | 23.7% | 1,041 |
| Sterlington High School | 141 | 26.4% | 534 |
| Carroll High School | 123 | 21.9% | 561 |
| Wossman High School | 114 | 18.3% | 622 |
| Richwood High School | 99 | 22.8% | 435 |
| Southside Alternative High School | 47 | 43.5% | 108 |
| Sherrouse School | 33 | 20.8% | 159 |
