For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 157 students in Tensas Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Tensas Parish, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tensas Parish, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Tensas Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tensas High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Tensas Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tensas Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tensas Parish?
1 public high schools are located in Tensas Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish?
Tensas Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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