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Best Bossier Parish Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,288 students in Bossier Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bossier Parish, LA are Benton High School, Parkway High School and Airline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bossier Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bossier Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Bossier Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Bossier Parish (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Gr: 8-12 | 1,568 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Parkway High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2010 Colleen Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,349 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Airline High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Gr: 8-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Haughton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 East Mckinley Street
Haughton, LA 71037
(318) 549-5450
Gr: 8-12 | 1,412 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Plain Dealing High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Bossier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Bearkat Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6680
Gr: 8-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Bossier Ps For Technology & Innovative Learning
Vocational School
1020 Innovation Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 759-2900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Bossier Parish, LA

Bossier Parish 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Red River (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2890 Douglas Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-2224
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Butler Educational Complex High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
649 Wyche St
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-7080
Gr: 7-12
Butler Elementary School (Closed 2004)
541 Detroit Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Carrie Martin Elementary School (Closed 2023)
600 South Perrin Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Charlotte Ann Mitchell Educational Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1518 Cox St
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6810
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Life Skills Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
415 Monroe St
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6830
Gr: 6-12
Northwest Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
5401 Shed Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 741-5269
Plain Dealing Middle School (Closed 2011)
300 East Vance St
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 326-7780
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Bossier Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bossier Parish, LA include Benton High School, Parkway High School and Airline High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bossier Parish?
8 public high schools are located in Bossier Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bossier Parish?
Bossier Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bossier Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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