For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 689 students in Minden, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Minden, LA is Minden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Minden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Minden, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minden 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 64% 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 Minden, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Minden, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Gr: 1-12
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Minden, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Minden, LA include Minden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Minden?
1 public high schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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