Simsboro High School

1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Simsboro High School is in Simsboro, Louisiana, United States, and is a part of the Lincoln Parish School Board
Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Simsboro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Simsboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Simsboro High School's student population of 553 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold

School Rankings

Simsboro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simsboro High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#407 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
38%
32%
47%
42%
27%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
40%
41%
White
41%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simsboro High School's ranking?
Simsboro High School is ranked #407 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Simsboro High School often compared to?
Simsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruston High School, Choudrant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Simsboro High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Simsboro High School?
553 students attend Simsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Simsboro High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simsboro High School?
Simsboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Simsboro High School offer ?
Simsboro High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Simsboro High School part of?
Simsboro High School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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