For the 2025 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 34%), 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 84%, which is equal to the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tensas High School, with 80-89% 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tensas Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Tensas Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 158
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 55% (majority Black).
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