For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,364 students in Tangipahoa Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA are Ponchatoula High School, Hammond High Magnet School and Independence High Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Tangipahoa Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Tangipahoa Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jewel M. Sumner High School, with 85-89% 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 Tangipahoa Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponchatoula High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19452 Highway 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,254 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Independence High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Grades: 7-12
| 515 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jewel M. Sumner High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15841 Highway 440
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8805
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8805
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Loranger High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19404 Hiatti Street
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-6271
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-6271
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Amite High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Laurel Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Kentwood High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 9th Street
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-2881
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-2881
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tpss Advanced College And Career Magnet Center
Magnet School
300 W 2nd St
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish 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
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Grades: 4-12
| 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 Tangipahoa Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA include Ponchatoula High School, Hammond High Magnet School and Independence High Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in Tangipahoa Parish?
8 public high schools are located in Tangipahoa Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish 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).
Which public high schools in Tangipahoa Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tangipahoa Parish include: Ponchatoula High School vs. Hammond High Magnet School, Hammond High Magnet School vs. Ponchatoula High School, Kentwood High Magnet School vs. Jewel M. Sumner High School
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