For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 736 students in Catahoula Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Catahoula Parish, LA are Central High School, Harrisonburg High School and Sicily Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catahoula Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Catahoula Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Catahoula Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisonburg High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Catahoula Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Harrisonburg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Bushley Street
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5273
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5273
Gr: PK-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Sicily Island High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Falcon Avenue
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5337
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5337
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Block High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Division Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Catahoula Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspire High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
180 Creek Bend Rd
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-4754
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-4754
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
505 Bushley St
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5679
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5679
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
802 E H Johnson Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-9604
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-9604
Gr: 4-7 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
825 Hwy 8
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5651
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5651
Gr: 4-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1 Falcon Ave
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5560
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5560
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Catahoula Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Catahoula Parish, LA include Central High School, Harrisonburg High School and Sicily Island High School.
How many public high schools are located in Catahoula Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Catahoula Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Catahoula Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Catahoula Parish include: Block High School vs. Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg High School vs. Block High School
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