For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 442 students in Red River Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Red River Parish, LA are Red River High School and Ware Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Red River Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Red River Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red River High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Red River Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red River High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Red River Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Red River Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Red River Parish, LA include Red River High School and Ware Youth Center.
How many public high schools are located in Red River Parish?
2 public high schools are located in Red River Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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