For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,772 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 25% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Hammond, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hammond High Magnet School, with 66% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Hammond, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Grades: 9-12
| 1,772 students
Hammond, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Grades: PK-3
| 473 students
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Grades: PK-3
| 601 students
Northlake Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
45439 Live Oak
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 1-12
| 149 students
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish Adult Education (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish Pm High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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