School Score

Average

43/100

New Orleans, Louisiana · 2022-23

Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)

Serving 44,000 students in 76 schools, Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) tracks near US averages. Math: 22% · Reading: 27% · Graduation: 75%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

22%

District-wide

↓ 4.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

27%

District-wide

↓ 2.0% vs US

Graduation rate

75%

4-year

Enrollment

44,000

76 schools

Orleans proficiency

22% / 27%

"Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) students reached 22% math proficiency and 27% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 19% / 23% state averages."

Source: NCES + Louisiana DOE

Graduation rate

75%

"Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)'s 4-year graduation rate is 75%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$16,800

"Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) spends $16,800 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

22%

here

19%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 15%

Reading proficiency

27%

here

23%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 7%

Graduation rate

75%

here

84%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 14%

Student-teacher ratio

14.7:1

here

14.2:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

84.1%

here

70%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)

Notable schools in this district we track.

1
Benjamin Franklin High School (New Orleans)
Grades 9-12 · magnet · 950 students
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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) a good school district?▾

Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) earns a CodeOpx School Score of 43/100 (C, Average). It tracks near US averages, with 22% math and 27% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)?▾

Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) operates 76 public schools serving 44,000 students in and around New Orleans, Louisiana.

What is Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)'s graduation rate?▾

Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA)'s 4-year graduation rate is 75%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) spend per student?▾

Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) spends approximately $16,800 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Orleans Parish Public Schools (NOLA) directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.