High Schools in Washington Parish

The high schools located in Washington Parish, Louisiana include Pine School, Franklinton High School, and Varnado High School. These schools serve grades 9-12 and provide educational opportunities for students in the region.

Among the three high schools, Pine School stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 66th out of 333 Louisiana high schools. Pine School consistently outperforms the Washington Parish and state averages on LEAP tests, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and end-of-course exams. Additionally, Pine School has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 48.47%, indicating a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the other high schools in the district.

In contrast, Varnado High School appears to be the lowest-performing high school in the district, ranking 192nd out of 333 Louisiana high schools and earning only a 2-star rating. Varnado High significantly underperforms the Washington Parish and state averages on LEAP mathematics proficiency, with only 32% of students scoring proficient or better. Additionally, Varnado High has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 76.05%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.