For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,050 students in Catahoula Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Catahoula Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Catahoula Parish, LA are Central High School, Harrisonburg High School and Sicily Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catahoula Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Catahoula Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Catahoula Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisonburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Bushley Street
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5273
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5273
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Sicily Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Falcon Avenue
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5337
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5337
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1219 Cora Drive
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8588
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8588
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Block High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Division Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Catahoula Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
180 Creek Bend Rd
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-4754
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-4754
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
505 Bushley St
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5679
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5679
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
802 E H Johnson Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-9604
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-9604
Grades: 4-7
| 115 students
825 Hwy 8
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5651
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5651
Grades: 4-8
| 102 students
1 Falcon Ave
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5560
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5560
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Catahoula Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Catahoula Parish, LA include Central High School, Harrisonburg High School and Sicily Island High School.
How many public schools are located in Catahoula Parish?
5 public schools are located in Catahoula Parish.
What percentage of students in Catahoula Parish go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Catahoula Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Catahoula Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Catahoula Parish include: Block High School vs. Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg High School vs. Block High School
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