For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 276 students in Plain Dealing, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Plain Dealing, LA is Plain Dealing High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plain Dealing, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Plain Dealing have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Plain Dealing, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plain Dealing High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Plain Dealing, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 South Perrin Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2800
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
300 East Vance St
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 326-7780
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 326-7780
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plain Dealing, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Plain Dealing, LA include Plain Dealing High School.
How many public schools are located in Plain Dealing?
1 public schools are located in Plain Dealing.
What is the racial composition of students in Plain Dealing?
Plain Dealing public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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