For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,229 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are Avoyelles Public Charter School, La School For Ag Science and Central Southwest Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avoyelles Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Avoyelles Parish, 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 La School For Ag Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Avoyelles Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Marksville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Gr: 7-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Avoyelles High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include Avoyelles Public Charter School, La School For Ag Science and Central Southwest Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Avoyelles Parish?
8 public high schools are located in Avoyelles Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Avoyelles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Avoyelles Parish include: Bunkie Magnet High School vs. Marksville High School, La School For Ag Science vs. Avoyelles High School, Avoyelles High School vs. Avoyelles Public Charter School
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