For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,975 students in Ascension Parish, LA. The top ranked public middle schools in Ascension Parish, LA are Prairieville Middle School, Bluff Middle School and Dutchtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ascension Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ascension Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ascension Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairieville Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16200 Hwy 930
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6300
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Bluff Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15464 Bluff Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-2000
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Dutchtown Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13078 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7800
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14185 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6550
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6550
Grades: PK-8
| 893 students
Rank: #55.
Galvez Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42018 Hwy 933
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6350
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14101 Roddy Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6400
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #77.
St. Amant Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44317 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6500
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Gonzales Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #99.
Lowery Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Ascension Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Donaldsonville (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 St Patrick St
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
406 Lee Ave
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Ascension Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
38606 Hwy 22
Darrow, LA 70725
(225) 391-6850
Darrow, LA 70725
(225) 391-6850
Grades: 3-12
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ascension Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ascension Parish, LA include Prairieville Middle School, Bluff Middle School and Dutchtown Middle School. Ascension Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Ascension Parish?
9 public middle schools are located in Ascension Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Ascension Parish?
Ascension Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ascension Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ascension Parish include: St. Amant Middle School vs. Dutchtown Middle School, Dutchtown Middle School vs. St. Amant Middle School, Gonzales Middle School vs. Dutchtown Middle School
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