For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,206 students in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mid City South are Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy and Tara High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Tara High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5015 Auto Plex Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 298-1223
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 298-1223
Gr: K-10 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA include Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy and Tara High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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