Best high schools in Ascension Parish (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 184Dutchtown High SchoolGeismar · Public High96% Math proficiency · 2,029 students
- 281St. Amant High SchoolSt. Amant · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,847 students
- 374East Ascension High SchoolGonzales · Public High86% Math proficiency · 1,894 students
- 454Donaldsonville High SchoolDonaldsonville · Public High52% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 549Prairieville High SchoolPrairieville · Public High46.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,377 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutchtown High School Geismar · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.4 Top 5% | 96% Math proficiency | 2,029 |
| 2 | St. Amant High School St. Amant · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,847 |
| 3 | East Ascension High School Gonzales · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,894 |
| 4 | Donaldsonville High School Donaldsonville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 5 | Prairieville High School Prairieville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 46.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,377 |
Dutchtown High School in Geismar leads the 2025 list of high schools in Ascension Parish with a Success Index (US) of 84.4. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana high schools rankings, every school on the Ascension Parish page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Ascension Parish?
Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana ranks first among high schools in Ascension Parish with a Success Index (US) of 84.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,029).
How are high schools in Ascension Parish ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.