For the 2026 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 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in West Carroll Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Gr: 6-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Forest School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
West Carroll Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4044 Circle Drive
Epps, LA 71237
(318) 926-3624
Epps, LA 71237
(318) 926-3624
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
11670 Highway 585
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2528
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2528
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1638 Hwy 2
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2972
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2972
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
229 West La. Avenue
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(318) 428-3721
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1716 Leggitt Crossing Road
Pioneer, LA 71266
(318) 926-5149
Pioneer, LA 71266
(318) 926-5149
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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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