For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,948 students in Bienville Parish, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Bienville Parish, LA are Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bienville Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bienville Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Bienville Parish (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saline High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Castor High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite B
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Gr: 6-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Bienville High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Bienville Parish ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bienville Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
325 Main Street-highway 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bienville Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Bienville Parish, LA include Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School.
How many public schools are located in Bienville Parish?
8 public schools are located in Bienville Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bienville Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bienville Parish include: Ringgold High School vs. Castor High School, Arcadia High School vs. Saline High School, Castor High School vs. Saline High School
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