For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,227 students in Evangeline Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Evangeline Parish, LA are Pine Prairie High School, Basile High School and Mamou High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evangeline Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Evangeline Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Evangeline 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 Basile High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Evangeline Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Prairie High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1557 Speedy Campbell Drive
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Basile High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2835 2nd Street
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Gr: 5-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Mamou High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Seventh Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ville Platte High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Gr: 8-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Evangeline Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 219
Chataignier, LA 70524
(337) 885-3693
Chataignier, LA 70524
(337) 885-3693
Gr: K | 20 students
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Gr: 4-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 16%
1205 Fourth Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Gr: 5-8 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 46%
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Evangeline Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Evangeline Parish, LA include Pine Prairie High School, Basile High School and Mamou High School.
How many public high schools are located in Evangeline Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Evangeline Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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