For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,772 students in Hammond, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Hammond, LA is Hammond High Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Hammond, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hammond High Magnet School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hammond, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Hammond, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Gr: PK-3 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Gr: PK-3 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Northlake Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
45439 Live Oak
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Gr: K-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 1-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 5-12
Tangipahoa Parish Adult Education (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Tangipahoa Parish Pm High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hammond, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hammond, LA include Hammond High Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in Hammond?
1 public high schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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