For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #22.
Tara High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
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).
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