For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,288 students in Bossier Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bossier Parish, LA are Benton High School, Parkway High School and Airline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bossier Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bossier Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Bossier Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Bossier Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Gr: 8-12 | 1,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Parkway High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Colleen Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Airline High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5080
Gr: 8-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Haughton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 East Mckinley Street
Haughton, LA 71037
(318) 549-5450
Haughton, LA 71037
(318) 549-5450
Gr: 8-12 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Plain Dealing High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(318) 759-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Bossier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 Bearkat Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6680
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-6680
Gr: 8-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bossier Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bossier Parish, LA include Benton High School, Parkway High School and Airline High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bossier Parish?
8 public high schools are located in Bossier Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bossier Parish?
Bossier Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Bossier Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bossier Parish include: Benton High School vs. Airline High School, Airline High School vs. Benton High School, Parkway High School vs. Airline High School
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