For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,229 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are Avoyelles Public Charter School, La School For Ag Science and Bunkie Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avoyelles Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Avoyelles Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avoyelles High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Avoyelles Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Avoyelles High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Marksville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Grades: 7-12
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Red River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1869 Saint Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Special Education School
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Avoyelles Parish Alternative Site (Apas) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1822 St Jean St
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1869 St. Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
152 Schoolhouse Road
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include Avoyelles Public Charter School, La School For Ag Science and Bunkie Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in Avoyelles Parish?
8 public high schools are located in Avoyelles Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 46% 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 Avoyelles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Avoyelles Parish include: Avoyelles High School vs. Avoyelles Public Charter School, Bunkie Magnet High School vs. Marksville High School, La School For Ag Science vs. Avoyelles High School
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