For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,463 students in Leesville, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Leesville, LA are Hicks High School, Leesville High School and Pickering High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leesville, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Leesville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Leesville, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leesville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Leesville, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hicks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Leesville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Pickering High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Leesville, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Leesville, LA include Hicks High School, Leesville High School and Pickering High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leesville?
3 public high schools are located in Leesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Leesville?
Leesville public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Leesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Leesville include: Pickering High School vs. Leesville High School, Leesville High School vs. Pickering High School
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