For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,142 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in De Soto Parish, LA are North Desoto High School, Stanley High School and Logansport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
De Soto Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Desoto High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in De Soto Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Grades: 8-12
| 811 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Logansport High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Grades: PK-12
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Grades: 8-12
| 373 students
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
17228 Hwy 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4873
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4873
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Grades: PK-2
| 502 students
200 All Saints Rd
Pelican, LA 71063
(318) 755-2318
Pelican, LA 71063
(318) 755-2318
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in De Soto Parish, LA include North Desoto High School, Stanley High School and Logansport High School.
How many public high schools are located in De Soto Parish, LA?
4 public high schools are located in De Soto Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish, LA?
De Soto Parish, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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