For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,263 students in Slidell, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Slidell, LA are Northshore High School, Slidell High School and Salmen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slidell, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Slidell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Slidell, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northshore High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Slidell, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Slidell High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Gr: 9-12 | 1,654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Salmen High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spartan Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Slidell, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Slidell Pathways School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
38275 Fifth Ave
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Slidell, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Slidell, LA include Northshore High School, Slidell High School and Salmen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Slidell?
3 public high schools are located in Slidell.
What is the racial composition of students in Slidell?
Slidell public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Slidell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Slidell include: Slidell High School vs. Northshore High School, Salmen High School vs. Northshore High School, Northshore High School vs. Slidell High School
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