For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 754 students in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lower Third is Peabody Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peabody Magnet High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peabody Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA include Peabody Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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