For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,634 students in Slidell, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Slidell, LA are Northshore High School, Slidell High School and Salmen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slidell, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Slidell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Slidell, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northshore High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Slidell, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,610 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Slidell High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Gr: 9-12 | 1,833 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Salmen High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spartan Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Slidell, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Slidell Pathways School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
38275 Fifth Ave
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Slidell, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Slidell, LA include Northshore High School, Slidell High School and Salmen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Slidell?
3 public high schools are located in Slidell.
What is the racial composition of students in Slidell?
Slidell public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Slidell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Slidell include: Slidell High School vs. Northshore High School, Salmen High School vs. Northshore High School, Northshore High School vs. Slidell High School
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