There were 114 eighth grade students enrolled in Bienville Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 21.4% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Ringgold High School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Bienville Parish schools, the most students were found in sixth grade classes, while fifth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Bienville Parish ranked 13th lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 12th lowest the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
Bienville Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Bienville Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold High School | 30 | 12.9% | 233 |
| Arcadia High School | 27 | 10.7% | 252 |
| Saline High School | 26 | 8.4% | 308 |
| Castor High School | 22 | 5.2% | 421 |
| Gibsland-Coleman High School | 9 | 6.2% | 145 |
