For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,009 students in West Monroe, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Monroe, LA are West Monroe High School and West Ouachita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Monroe, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in West Monroe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
West Monroe, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Monroe High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 West Monroe, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Monroe High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Gr: 8-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
West Ouachita High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117
Gr: 8-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Monroe, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Monroe, LA include West Monroe High School and West Ouachita High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Monroe?
2 public high schools are located in West Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in West Monroe?
West Monroe public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 West Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Monroe include: West Ouachita High School vs. West Monroe High School, West Monroe High School vs. West Ouachita High School
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