For the 2025 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 (2025)
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±¬ÁÏs (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: Simsboro High School vs. Ruston High School, Ruston High School vs. Simsboro High School, Choudrant High School vs. Simsboro High School
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