Best Public High Schools in Tensas Parish (2026)

Best Tensas Parish Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 157 students in Tensas Parish, LA.

The top-ranked public high school in Tensas Parish, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tensas Parish, LA public high school have an score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.

Tensas Parish, LA public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Tensas High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Tensas Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tensas High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585

Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tensas Parish, LA

Tensas Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lisbon Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 158
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397

Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Newellton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109

Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School
Charter School

P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538

Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tensas Parish, LA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas High School.

How many public high schools are located in Tensas Parish?

1 public high schools are located in Tensas Parish.

What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish?

Tensas Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).