Top 3 Best Union Parish Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,179 students in Union Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Union Parish, LA are D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Union Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Union Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is D'arbonne Woods Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Union Parish (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Grades: K-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Union Parish Alternative Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Union Parish, LA

Union Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
119 8th Street
Bernice, LA 71222
(318) 285-7606
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
P O Box 3
Lillie, LA 71256
(318) 285-9561
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
2061 Highway 143
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-5506
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
3062 Taylor St
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10274 Highway 143
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 726-6691
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
115 Highway 3265
Spearsville, LA 71277
(318) 778-3752
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8072
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
606 Bernice Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9507
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Union Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Union Parish, LA include D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Union Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish?
Union Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Union Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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