For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,392 students in Watson, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Watson, LA is Live Oak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watson, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Watson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
Watson, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Live Oak High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Watson, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35086 Old La Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Watson, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Watson, LA include Live Oak High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watson?
1 public high schools are located in Watson.
What is the racial composition of students in Watson?
Watson public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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