Excellent
#163 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 13% in state
North Desoto High School
High School · Desoto Parish · Stonewall, LA
A Desoto Parish high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Drawer 430, Stonewall, LA 71078
- Math 57% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Desoto High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Desoto High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,352
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in DeSoto Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 632 | Compare → |
| Mansfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Stanley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Desoto High School is listed in DeSoto Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Desoto High School
North Desoto High School is a public high school in Stonewall, LA, part of Desoto Parish, serving approximately 828 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Desoto High School
What grades does North Desoto High School serve?
North Desoto High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Desoto High School?
North Desoto High School has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Desoto High School rank in LA?
North Desoto High School ranks #163 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is North Desoto High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Desoto High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Desoto High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Desoto High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Desoto High School a charter school?
No, North Desoto High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Desoto High School a Title I school?
No, North Desoto High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Desoto High School?
39.3% of students at North Desoto High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (318) 925-6917
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 71078)
- 7,713
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71078; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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