For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,606 students in Hammond, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Hammond, LA is Hammond High Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Hammond, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hammond High Magnet School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Hammond, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hammond, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hammond, LA include Hammond High Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in Hammond?
1 public high schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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