For the 2026 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 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Natchitoches Parish (2026)
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 1,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 56% (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
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