For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,971 students in Bienville Parish, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Bienville Parish, LA are Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bienville Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bienville Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bienville Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Castor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Gibsland-coleman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: #44.
Arcadia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Ringgold High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite B
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
Crawford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Bienville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Bienville Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bienville Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
325 Main Street-highway 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bienville Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Bienville Parish, LA include Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School.
How many public schools are located in Bienville Parish?
8 public schools are located in Bienville Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bienville Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bienville Parish include: Ringgold High School vs. Castor High School, Arcadia High School vs. Saline High School, Castor High School vs. Saline High School
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