For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,135 students in De Soto Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 197 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in De Soto Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto Parish, LA are North Desoto High School, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 and North Desoto Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in De Soto Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2535 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2535 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-1610
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-1610
Gr: 2-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Logansport High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Gr: PK-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Gr: PK-1 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto Parish, LA include North Desoto High School, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 and North Desoto Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Soto Parish?
9 public schools are located in De Soto Parish.
What percentage of students in De Soto Parish go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in De Soto Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School
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