For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 761 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 22% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), 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 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minden High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Minden, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Minden, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Grades: K-1
| 407 students
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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