Summary:
Midland, Louisiana is home to a single high school, Midland High School, which serves grades 8 through 12 with a total enrollment of 317 students and is part of the Acadia Parish school district.
Midland High School has demonstrated a remarkable academic turnaround, jumping from the 37th percentile in state rankings for the 2023-2024 school year to the 76th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 77th out of 325 high schools in Louisiana. The school consistently outperforms both its district and state averages in core subjects like Math, ELA, and Social Studies, with particularly strong results on end-of-course exams such as Algebra I (90% proficiency) and English I (84% proficiency). Its dropout rate is exceptionally low at 0.4%, far below the district average of 2.5% and state average of 3.1%, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 13.9 to 1.
Despite these strengths, the school faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which stands at 33.2%—nearly 50% higher than the state average of 22.5%. This paradox of high achievement among attending students alongside high absenteeism is a key area of concern. Additionally, U.S. History proficiency (47%) lags behind state averages, and some subjects like Geometry and English II show year-over-year volatility. Overall, Midland High School is a high-performing school with a strong upward trajectory, but addressing attendance issues will be critical to sustaining its recent gains.
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