For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 736 students in Lake Providence, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 141 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lake Providence, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Providence, LA are General Trass High School, Southside Elementary School and Griffin Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Providence, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lake Providence have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake Providence, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Trass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1984
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Providence, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Providence, LA include General Trass High School, Southside Elementary School and Griffin Middle School Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lake Providence?
3 public schools are located in Lake Providence.
What percentage of students in Lake Providence go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lake Providence are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Providence?
Lake Providence public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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