For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,213 students in Livingston Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston Parish, LA are Live Oak High School, Albany High School and Holden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Livingston Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
Livingston Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Live Oak High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Livingston Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35086 Old La Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29710 Mulberry Street
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Holden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30120 Hwy 441
Holden, LA 70744
(225) 567-9367
Holden, LA 70744
(225) 567-9367
Gr: PK-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Springfield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27322 La Hwy 42
Springfield, LA 70462
(225) 294-3256
Springfield, LA 70462
(225) 294-3256
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Walker High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12646 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
French Settlement High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15875 La Highway 16
French Settlement, LA 70733
(225) 698-3561
French Settlement, LA 70733
(225) 698-3561
Gr: 7-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Doyle High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20480 Circle Drive
Livingston, LA 70754
(225) 686-2318
Livingston, LA 70754
(225) 686-2318
Gr: 6-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Denham Springs High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Gr: 9-12 | 2,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Maurepas School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25125 Hwy 22
Maurepas, LA 70449
(225) 695-6111
Maurepas, LA 70449
(225) 695-6111
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
Vocational School
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Livingston Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston Parish, LA include Live Oak High School, Albany High School and Holden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston Parish?
11 public high schools are located in Livingston Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston Parish?
Livingston Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Livingston Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Livingston Parish include: Live Oak High School vs. Denham Springs High School, Walker High School vs. Denham Springs High School, Denham Springs High School vs. Live Oak High School
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