For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,249 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in De Soto Parish, LA are North Desoto High School, Logansport High School and Mansfield 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 44% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mansfield 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 44% 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 De Soto Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Logansport High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Gr: PK-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Gr: 5-12
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 7-12
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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, Logansport High School and Mansfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in De Soto Parish?
4 public high schools are located in De Soto Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 44% 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 De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School
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