For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,901 students in Alexandria, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, LA are Alexandria Senior High School, Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center and Buckeye High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Alexandria, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buckeye High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alexandria, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexandria Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #22.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 Highway 1207
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Grades: 6-12
| 963 students
Rank: #44.
Bolton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Peabody Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Alexandria, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1254 Macarthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-2254
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-2254
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Ewell S. Aiken Optional School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1323 Vance Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-3177
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-3177
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Grades: PK
| 136 students
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5443
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5443
Grades: 6
| 177 students
Learning Effective Attitudes & Discipline Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4645 Lincoln Rd
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Louisiana Special Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5484
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5484
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Louisiana Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
400 John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-4360
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-4360
Grades: 5-12
| 96 students
521 Mckeithen Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-3356
Grades: PK
| 120 students
2121 Mason Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3148
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3148
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Renaissance Home For Youth (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, LA include Alexandria Senior High School, Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center and Buckeye High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexandria?
5 public high schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alexandria include: Peabody Magnet High School vs. Bolton High School, Bolton High School vs. Alexandria Senior High School, Alexandria Senior High School vs. Bolton High School
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