For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,077 students in Lincoln Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln Parish, LA are Choudrant High School, Ruston High School and Simsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lincoln Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ruston High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ruston High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Simsboro High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Gr: PK-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1453 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 175:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lincoln Parish 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Ralph Jones Drive
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-3118
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-3118
Gr: K-5
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
407 Central
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6164
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6164
Gr: 9-12
407 Central Ave.
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6531
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6531
Gr: 6-8
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Northeast Supports & Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2776 Hwy 150
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 247-4278
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 247-4278
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln Parish, LA include Choudrant High School, Ruston High School and Simsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln Parish?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln Parish include: Choudrant High School vs. Simsboro High School, Simsboro High School vs. Choudrant High School, Ruston High School vs. Choudrant High School