In the 1990s the parish is developing its port facilities and other industrial and tourist enterprises. The seven public schools of East Carroll Parish serve approximately 2,200 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. All schools have special education classes, remedial programs, computer programs, and drug education programs. Lake Providence High School has a Fine Arts teacher. Two elementary schools have Spanish classes.
High schools offer a variety of vocational programs.
There are two private schools in Lake Providence with a total of 302 students. Both schools admit students on a nondiscriminatory basis. Briarfield Academy, located on the same campus, serves Grades 7-12. It has a faculty of 12 members. College preparatory courses are available for those who have the ability and desire to attend college.