For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,051 students in Rayville, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 293 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Rayville, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rayville, LA are Holly Ridge Elementary School, Rayville High School and Rayville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rayville, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Rayville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rayville, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Rayville High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
193 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rayville, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rayville, LA include Holly Ridge Elementary School, Rayville High School and Rayville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rayville?
4 public schools are located in Rayville.
What percentage of students in Rayville go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Rayville are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rayville?
Rayville public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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