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Rankings updated: Louisiana rankings were updated on September 12, 2026 with the addition of grade 3-8 science and High School Civics test scores

North DeSoto High School

Q: Is North DeSoto High School a good school?

North DeSoto High School ranks 40 th of 329 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 329 Louisiana High Schools

Better than 88% of Louisiana high schools

Summary

North DeSoto High School in Stonewall, LA, serves 817 students in grades 9-12 and is a standout institution within the DeSoto Parish school district, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 9% of high schools statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. This school consistently outperforms its neighbors, with proficiency rates on LEAP End-of-Course exams that are often 20-30 percentage points higher than nearby schools like C.E. Byrd High School, Parkway High School, and Mansfield High School. For example, Algebra I proficiency at North DeSoto is 91%, compared to 68% at C.E. Byrd and 39% at Mansfield, while Geometry scores reach 85% versus 65% and 55%, respectively. This strong academic performance is paired with an exceptionally low dropout rate—consistently below 0.5% over the last four years—far better than the state average of 3.1% and schools like Huntington High School (2.5%) or Woodlawn High School (4.8%).

What truly sets North DeSoto apart is its effectiveness with diverse student groups, ranking in the top 10-15% of the state for serving Hispanic students, low-income students, and especially special education students, where it placed 5th out of 168 schools statewide in 2025-2026. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools in Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish, which often show significant achievement gaps. While chronic absenteeism has risen to 24.3%—mirroring a post-pandemic trend—it remains lower than many peers, such as Huntington (48.0%) and Woodlawn (54.2%), and the school’s academic results have not suffered, suggesting a highly engaged core student body and robust instructional quality.

North DeSoto serves as a regional academic anchor, outperforming larger, more urban schools in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and proving that a rural school can deliver top-tier education. However, the school faces a challenge with its Multi-racial student population, which earned a 2-star rating in 2025-2026, indicating an area for targeted improvement. Overall, North DeSoto is a high-performing school that consistently delivers excellent results and effectively supports a wide range of students, making it a model for success in northwestern Louisiana.

817

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,871

Per pupil spending ?

40.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078

(318) 925-6917

District: DeSoto Parish

Feeder schools for North DeSoto High School:

Elementary:	North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
	North DeSoto Upper Elementary School
Middle:	North DeSoto Middle School 6-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

African American:

23.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 95th percentile in 2023 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Louisiana high schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 95th-percentile peak (2023) to 88th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg72%

Louisiana avg62%

40^th of 329

Louisiana public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the DeSoto Parish

20^th of 119DeSoto Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	40 of 329	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.0	42 of 329	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.0	47 of 333	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.1	17 of 321	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	23 of 326	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	76.4	52 of 322	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	74 of 313	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.0	74 of 302	75.5%	★★★★☆
2017	71.8	73 of 297	75.4%	★★★★☆
2016	72.3	64 of 297	78.5%	★★★★☆
2015	65.1	102 of 312	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.8	109 of 309	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.7	115 of 312	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.2	146 of 310	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.3	98 of 300	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.6	56 of 297	81.1%	★★★★☆
2009	75.8	41 of 301	86.4%	★★★★☆
2008	69.7	73 of 291	74.9%	★★★★☆
2007	54.5	156 of 290	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	32 of 261	87.7%	★★★★☆
2025	68.6	51 of 256	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	39 of 260	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	86.2	21 of 252	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	84.3	21 of 256	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	62.5	72 of 243	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.0	41 of 233	82.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	53 of 312	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	82.1	40 of 308	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	44 of 308	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.7	13 of 308	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	81.9	34 of 311	89.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	37 of 288	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	72.4	75 of 292	74.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	80.8	15 of 128	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	93.7	8 of 120	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	8 of 113	92.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	50 of 324	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.5	43 of 323	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.5	50 of 328	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.0	23 of 321	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	28 of 322	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	69.2	69 of 285	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	93 of 301	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	32 of 315	89.8%	★★★★★
2025	81.9	38 of 313	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	35 of 315	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	24 of 306	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	23 of 301	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	73.6	58 of 292	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	72.0	76 of 291	73.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	43 of 70	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.4	23 of 63	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	15 of 182	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	47.9	80 of 170	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.9	23 of 165	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	95.7	2 of 138	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	72.5	23 of 122	81.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	47 of 248	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.8	48 of 245	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	40 of 248	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	24 of 249	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	20 of 250	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	76.2	34 of 245	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	95 of 249	61.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)88th percentile~ school

African American (2026)88th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)85th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)83rd percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)39th percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I91%+26 vs state

Geometry85%+28 vs state

English II83%+16 vs state

Biology78%+18 vs state

Civics71%+9 vs state

U.S. History62%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	LEAP Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	LEAP Civics End of Course	Total
North DeSoto High School	Public	9-12	2571 Hwy. 171	Stonewall	71078	De Soto Parish	DeSoto Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 925-6917	817	55	14.9	40.6%	540 (66.1%)	191 (23.4%)	37 (4.5%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.8%)	80.5	40^th of 329 public high schools	87.8%		81	42^nd of 329 public high schools	87.2%	2	91.0	85.0	83.0	62.0	83–88%	78.0	71.0	$16,871
Southwood High School	Public	9-12	9000 Walker Road	Shreveport	71118	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 686-9512	971	67	14.5	71.7%	69 (7.1%)	857 (88.3%)	30 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.2%)	18.8	266^th of 329 public high schools	19.1%		16.2	274^th of 329 public high schools	16.7%	8	58.0	31.0	48.0	18–28%	47.0	33.0	42.0	$16,374
Pathways in Education-Louisiana Inc.	Public, Charter	9-12	8999 Mansfield Rd.	Shreveport	71118	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	Yes	No	No	No	(312) 560-8701	307	0	930.3	70.7%	154 (50.2%)	133 (43.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	5.9	311^th of 329 public high schools	5.5%		11.5	288^th of 329 public high schools	12.5%	23	25–35%	17.0	41.0	25.0	25.0	26.0	21.0	$5,343
Caddo Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	8028 Shreve Park Drive	Shreveport	71129	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	Yes	No	(318) 603-5910	110	10	10.7	58.2%	43 (39.1%)	50 (45.5%)	14 (12.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	65.5	99^th of 329 public high schools	69.9%		41.5	196^th of 329 public high schools	40.4%	97		48.0	73.0	68.0	70.0	81.0	65.0	$18,935
Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	7340 Wyngate Drive	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 686-3161	623	51	12.1	85.2%	7 (1.1%)	595 (95.5%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3.4	319^th of 329 public high schools	3.0%		2.9	317^th of 329 public high schools	3.6%	2	28.0	19.0	28.0	10.0	21.0	25.0	15–25%	$18,034
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	6801 Rasberry Lane	Shreveport	71129	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 687-6655	1,345	71	18.8	74.2%	88 (6.5%)	1,143 (85.0%)	83 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.3%)	34.3	216^th of 329 public high schools	34.3%		29.6	229^th of 329 public high schools	30.4%	13	38.0	33.0	60.0	42.0	64.0	54.0	60.0	$14,116
Caddo Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	5950 Union Avenue	Shreveport	71108	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 636-5150	0	4	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mansfield High School	Public	9-12	401 Kings Highway	Mansfield	71052	De Soto Parish	DeSoto Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 872-0793	327	31	10.6	82.9%	13 (4.0%)	297 (90.8%)	8 (2.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	31.7	226^th of 329 public high schools	31.3%		36.8	212^th of 329 public high schools	35.6%	14	39.0	55.0	63.0		33.0	57.0	48.0	$23,650
Captain Shreve High School	Public	9-12	6115 East Kings Highway	Shreveport	71105	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 865-7137	1,658	94	17.6	52.7%	483 (29.1%)	1,025 (61.8%)	70 (4.2%)	28 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (3.0%)	49	169^th of 329 public high schools	48.6%		57.2	141^st of 329 public high schools	57.1%	28	71.0	45.0	68.0	52.0	69.0	54.0	60.0	$12,864
Parkway High School	Public	8-12	2010 Colleen Drive	Bossier City	71112	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 759-2200	1,279	67	19.0	47.8%	707 (55.3%)	353 (27.6%)	111 (8.7%)	29 (2.3%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	72 (5.6%)	63.7	108^th of 329 public high schools	67.2%		58.7	135^th of 329 public high schools	59.0%	27	65.0	64.0	75.0	62.0	78.0	62.0	68.0	$13,394

Frequently Asked Questions about North DeSoto High School

Is North DeSoto High School a good school?

North DeSoto High School ranks 40^th of 329 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is North DeSoto High School in?

DeSoto Parish

What is the racial makeup of North DeSoto High School?

Students at North DeSoto High School are 66% White, 23% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend North DeSoto High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 817 students attended North DeSoto High School.

What schools feed into North DeSoto High School?

North DeSoto High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North DeSoto Lower Elementary School
Elementary : North DeSoto Upper Elementary School
Middle : North DeSoto Middle School 6-8

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