For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 416 students in Amite, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Amite, LA is Amite High Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Amite have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Amite, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amite High Magnet, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Amite, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Laurel Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Amite, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amite, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Amite, LA include Amite High Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in Amite?
1 public high schools are located in Amite.
What is the racial composition of students in Amite?
Amite public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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