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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Louisiana are Riverside Alternative High School, La School For Ag Science and School For Exceptional Children.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 354 1,058 Avg. Improved Rank: 516

Most Improved Public High Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1058
(from 1,338 to 280)
Grades: 1-12
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1040
(from 1,230 to 190)
Grades: 7-12
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Rank: #33.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1019
(from 1,299 to 280)
Grades: PK-12
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Rank: #44.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +842
(from 979 to 137)
Grades: K-12
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Rank: #55.
Benton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +720
(from 823 to 103)
Grades: 8-12
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Rank: #66.
Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +617
(from 939 to 322)
Grades: 9-12
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Rank: #77.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +582
(from 608 to 26)
Grades: 9-12
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Rank: #88.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +548
(from 1,225 to 677)
Grades: 9-12
401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Central Lafourche High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +527
(from 706 to 179)
Grades: 9-12
4820 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +527
(from 909 to 382)
Grades: PK-12
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Rank: #1111.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +520
(from 651 to 131)
Grades: 9-12
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Rank: #1212.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +516
(from 1,205 to 689)
Grades: 7-12
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Rank: #1313.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +489
(from 1,191 to 702)
Grades: 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Rank: #1414.
Pine School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +487
(from 907 to 420)
Grades: 6-12
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Rank: #1515.
Northwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +481
(from 1,051 to 570)
Grades: PK-12
8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Rank: #1616.
Assumption High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +469
(from 683 to 214)
Grades: 9-12
4880 Hwy 308
Napoleonville, LA 70390
(985) 369-2956
Rank: #1717.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +465
(from 519 to 54)
Grades: 7-12
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Rank: #1818.
South Terrebonne High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +451
(from 774 to 323)
Grades: 9-12
3879 Hwy. 24
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4834
Rank: #1919.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +444
(from 749 to 305)
Grades: 6-12
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Rank: #2020.
St. James High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +439
(from 841 to 402)
Grades: 7-12
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Rank: #2121.
Haughton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +438
(from 730 to 292)
Grades: 8-12
210 East Mckinley Street
Haughton, LA 71037
(318) 549-5450
Rank: #2222.
Lutcher High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +430
(from 750 to 320)
Grades: 7-12
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Rank: #2323.
North Caddo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +428
(from 1,139 to 711)
Grades: 9-12
201 Airport Drive
Vivian, LA 71082
(318) 375-3258
Rank: #2424.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +402
(from 480 to 78)
Grades: 7-12
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Rank: #2525.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +398
(from 979 to 581)
Grades: 7-12
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Rank: #2626.
Walker High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +396
(from 646 to 250)
Grades: 9-12
12646 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +392
(from 833 to 441)
Grades: 9-12
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
North Webster High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +392
(from 1,011 to 619)
Grades: 9-12
101 South Arkansas
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Rank: #2929.
Albany High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +379
(from 521 to 142)
Grades: 9-12
29710 Mulberry Street
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Rank: #3030.
Plainview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +368
(from 800 to 432)
Grades: PK-12
10935 Highway 112
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 634-5944
Rank: #3131.
Springfield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +362
(from 521 to 159)
Grades: 9-12
27322 La Hwy 42
Springfield, LA 70462
(225) 294-3256
Rank: #3232.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +360
(from 440 to 80)
Grades: 7-12
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rank: #3333.
Franklinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +358
(from 685 to 327)
Grades: 9-12
1 Demon Circle
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Rank: #3434.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +357
(from 521 to 164)
Grades: 9-12
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Rank: #3535.
Iota High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +354
(from 521 to 167)
Grades: 9-12
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
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