For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,135 students in De Soto Parish, LA (there are , serving 197 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in De Soto Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in De Soto Parish, LA are North Desoto High School, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 and North Desoto Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in De Soto Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: #22.
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2535 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2535 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-1610
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-1610
Grades: 2-5
| 843 students
Rank: #44.
Logansport High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Stanley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Grades: PK-12
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Grades: 5-8
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Grades: PK-1
| 518 students
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
17228 Hwy 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4873
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4873
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Grades: PK-2
| 502 students
200 All Saints Rd
Pelican, LA 71063
(318) 755-2318
Pelican, LA 71063
(318) 755-2318
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in De Soto Parish, LA include North Desoto High School, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 and North Desoto Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Soto Parish?
9 public schools are located in De Soto Parish.
What percentage of students in De Soto Parish go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in De Soto Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School
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