There were 419 ninth grade students enrolled in Evangeline Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Pine Prairie High School welcomed the most ninth grade students in the parish.
Within Evangeline Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while sixth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Evangeline Parish ranked 32nd lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 29th highest 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.
Evangeline Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Evangeline Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Prairie High School | 128 | 16.6% | 769 |
| Mamou High School | 125 | 29.3% | 427 |
| Ville Platte High School | 97 | 19.3% | 502 |
| Basile High School | 69 | 15.8% | 437 |
