For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,093 students in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mid City North are Madison Preparatory Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge and Istrouma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Preparatory Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Grades: 6-12
| 697 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA include Madison Preparatory Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge and Istrouma High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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