High Schools in Grant Parish

Grant Parish, Louisiana, is home to two high schools—Grant High School (serving grades 9-12) and Montgomery High School (serving grades 6-12)—that offer distinct educational experiences for families in this rural area.

Grant High School stands out as the more consistent academic performer, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 51st percentile statewide. It meets or exceeds state averages in Algebra I, Geometry, and U.S. History, and maintains a balanced proficiency across core subjects. However, it faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism at 33.6%, well above the state average of 22.5%. In contrast, Montgomery High School excels in student persistence, boasting a remarkable 93.9% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate—both far better than state averages. While its overall state ranking is lower (43rd percentile), Montgomery shows dramatic year-over-year improvement in key subjects like Geometry (jumping from 30% to 59% proficiency) and English II (52% to 65%), and it is the only school in the parish to exceed the state average in Biology (63% vs. 60%).

Both schools in Grant Parish share a common concern with chronic absenteeism, which is a systemic issue above the state norm. For parents, the choice often comes down to priorities: Grant High School offers steady, broad academic performance with a traditional high school structure, while Montgomery High School provides a smaller, more supportive environment that keeps students on track to graduate, with recent academic gains that suggest positive momentum. Understanding that Montgomery’s test scores include middle school grades is important for a fair comparison of high school performance.