Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA (2025-26)

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Best Mid City South Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,206 students in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA.

The top ranked public high schools in Mid City South are Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Tara High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA public high schools have an score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a of 78%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, with ≥99% 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 the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Magnet School

(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
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Top 5%

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2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520

Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #22.

Tara High School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
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9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100

Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA include Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Tara High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge?

3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge?

the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge 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).