For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,699 students in West Carroll Parish, LA.
The top ranked public schools in West Carroll Parish, LA are Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Forest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Carroll Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in West Carroll Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Carroll Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Grades: 6-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Forest School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
West Carroll Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11670 Highway 585
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2528
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2528
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
1638 Hwy 2
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2972
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2972
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
229 West La. Avenue
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
1716 Leggitt Crossing Road
Pioneer, LA 71266
(318) 926-5149
Pioneer, LA 71266
(318) 926-5149
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Carroll Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in West Carroll Parish, LA include Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Forest School.
How many public schools are located in West Carroll Parish?
3 public schools are located in West Carroll Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in West Carroll Parish?
West Carroll Parish public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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