For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,711 students in Leesville, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Leesville, LA are Hicks High School, Leesville High School and Pickering High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leesville, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Leesville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Leesville, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leesville 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 41% 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 Leesville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hicks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Gr: PK-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Leesville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Pickering High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Gr: 7-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Leesville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leesville Residential-employment Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Vernon Parish Optional Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leesville, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Leesville, LA include Hicks High School, Leesville High School and Pickering High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leesville?
3 public high schools are located in Leesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Leesville?
Leesville public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Leesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Leesville include: Pickering High School vs. Leesville High School, Leesville High School vs. Pickering High School
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