For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 442 students in Red River Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Red River Parish, LA are Red River High School and Ware Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Red River Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Red River Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red River 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Red River Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red River High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Red River Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Red River Parish, LA include Red River High School and Ware Youth Center.
How many public high schools are located in Red River Parish?
2 public high schools are located in Red River Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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