For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,077 students in Lincoln Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln Parish, LA are Choudrant High School, Ruston High School and Simsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lincoln Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ruston High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ruston High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Simsboro High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1453 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln Parish, LA include Choudrant High School, Ruston High School and Simsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln Parish?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln Parish include: Ruston High School vs. Simsboro High School, Simsboro High School vs. Ruston High School, Choudrant High School vs. Simsboro High School
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.