The Louisiana Department of Education has released its School and District Performance Scores for the 2024–2025 academic year, and Grant Parish Schools earned an overall “B” rating, reflecting continued academic progress across the district.
Districtwide Highlights
Grant Parish posted several top-tier results in key performance areas:
A ratings in Graduation Rate, Strength of Diploma, and Interests & Opportunities
Ranked #4 in Louisiana for literacy growth
Early Childhood programs rated High Proficient
Superintendent Stokes praised the district’s accomplishments, noting that despite a modest 2.6-point decrease in the overall performance score, the data show “focused, meaningful work” taking place across classrooms.
Elementary Literacy Gains
Several schools demonstrated dramatic improvement in early literacy benchmarks (DIBELS):
Georgetown: +25 points
Pollock: +27 points; earned a Growth Index A and named a Top Gains Honoree
South Grant: +22 points; also earned a Growth Index A and Top Gains Honoree distinction
Verda: +26 points
Middle & High School Growth
Older grade levels also posted steady gains:
Grant Jr. High: Increased LEAP proficiency overall, with a +7 average improvement in 6th and 7th grades
Grant High: +2 ACT index points; named an Opportunity Honoree
Montgomery High: +2.5 in School Performance Score and +6.7 ACT index point growth
District Leadership Responds
“We are proud of our schools and remain committed to continuous improvement,” Superintendent Stokes said. “While we acknowledge the slight decrease in our total performance score, the progress we see in literacy, graduation outcomes, and early childhood programs reflects focused, meaningful work.”
Stokes added that the district has implemented strong measures to ensure future academic growth. “Just wait — the best is yet to come.”
What’s Next for School Accountability
Beginning next year, Louisiana will transition to a new accountability model titled Grow. Achieve. Thrive. The updated system will include higher expectations and more transparent reporting. Any changes in school letter grades will reflect the revised statewide baseline rather than a decline in performance.
Grant Parish Schools says it is prepared to meet the new standards head-on as it continues its mission to strengthen academic achievement for all students.