For the 2024 school year, there are 4 alternative public middle schools serving 196 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Louisiana are Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Riverside Alternative High School and Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Louisiana include Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Riverside Alternative High School and Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Louisiana?
4 alternative public middle schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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