For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,882 students in Alexandria, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria, LA are Alexandria Senior High School, Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center and Buckeye High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Alexandria, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buckeye 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alexandria, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexandria Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 Highway 1207
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Gr: 6-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Bolton Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Peabody Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria, LA include Alexandria Senior High School, Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center and Buckeye High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexandria?
6 public high schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alexandria include: Peabody Magnet High School vs. Bolton Academy, Bolton Academy vs. Alexandria Senior High School, Alexandria Senior High School vs. Bolton Academy
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