For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 948 students in Dequincy, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dequincy, LA are Dequincy High School, Dequincy Elementary School and Dequincy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dequincy, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Dequincy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dequincy, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dequincy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 N Overton
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4530
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dequincy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 West Fourth Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Dequincy Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1603 W Fourth St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Mcneese Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4655
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4655
Gr: PK-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dequincy, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dequincy, LA include Dequincy High School, Dequincy Elementary School and Dequincy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dequincy?
4 public schools are located in Dequincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Dequincy?
Dequincy public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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