For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 688 students in White Castle, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in White Castle, LA are Dorseyville Elementary School and White Castle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Castle, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in White Castle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in White Castle, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorseyville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31505 Hwy. 1 South
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3805
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3805
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
White Castle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32695 Graham Street
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3621
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3621
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in White Castle, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in White Castle, LA include Dorseyville Elementary School and White Castle High School.
How many public schools are located in White Castle?
2 public schools are located in White Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in White Castle?
White Castle public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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