For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,664 students in Evangeline Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Evangeline Parish, LA are Pine Prairie High School, Basile High School and Mamou High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evangeline Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Evangeline Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Evangeline Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mamou High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Evangeline Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1557 Speedy Campbell Drive
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Rank: #22.
Basile High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2835 2nd Street
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Mamou High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Seventh Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Grades: 5-12
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Ville Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Grades: 7-12
| 656 students
Evangeline Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carver Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
P O Box 219
Chataignier, LA 70524
(337) 885-3693
Chataignier, LA 70524
(337) 885-3693
Grades: K
| 20 students
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Grades: 4-9
| 30 students
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Grades: PK-3
| 277 students
1205 Fourth Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Grades: 5-8
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Evangeline Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Evangeline Parish, LA include Pine Prairie High School, Basile High School and Mamou High School.
How many public high schools are located in Evangeline Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Evangeline Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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