How many Black students were enrolled in West Carroll Parish schools in 2023-24 school year?

Dr. Cade Brumley Louisiana State Superintendent of Education | https://www.nsula.edu

By NE Louisiana News

Dec 17, 2024

There were 281 Black students enrolled in West Carroll Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 5.4% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that West Carroll Parish welcomed 1,568 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 17.9% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the three schools within the parish, Oak Grove High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 98 students.

According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana's educational performance is among the lowest in the nation, ranking second-to-last behind Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and teacher-student ratios.

Ethnicities in West Carroll Parish in 2023-24 School Year

Enrollment Demographics in West Carroll Parish Schools During 2023-24 School Year

School name	% of Black students enrollment	Number of Black Students	Total Enrollment
Oak Grove High School	20.2%	98	486
Forest School	17%	91	536
Oak Grove Elementary School	16.8%	92	546

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