For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,960 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA are Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, Natchitoches Central High School and Lakeview Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Natchitoches Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Natchitoches Parish (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Gr: 10-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Natchitoches Central High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Natchitoches Parish 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
155 Schoolhouse Rd.
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Gr: PK-5
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA include Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts, Natchitoches Central High School and Lakeview Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Natchitoches Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Natchitoches Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Natchitoches Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Natchitoches Parish include: Natchitoches Central High School vs. Lakeview Jr./sr. High School, Lakeview Jr./sr. High School vs. Natchitoches Central High School
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