For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,179 students in Union Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Union Parish, LA are D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Union Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Union Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is D'arbonne Woods Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Union Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union Parish, LA include D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Union Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish?
Union Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Union Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union Parish include: Union Parish High School vs. D'arbonne Woods Charter School, D'arbonne Woods Charter School vs. Union Parish High School, Downsville Community Charter School vs. D'arbonne Woods Charter School
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