For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 526 students in 70586, LA.
The top ranked public high school in 70586, LA is Ville Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70586 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70586, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70586 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ville Platte High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70586, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ville Platte High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Grades: 8-12
| 526 students
70586, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Grades: 4-9
| 30 students
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Grades: PK-3
| 277 students
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70586, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70586, LA include Ville Platte High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70586?
1 public high schools are located in 70586.
What is the racial composition of students in 70586?
70586 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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