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Best Mid City South Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 3,148 students in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Mid City South are Westdale Middle School and Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA public middle schools have an score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Westdale Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
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5650 Claycut Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308

Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge

Charter School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
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3172 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298-1223

Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA include Westdale Middle School and Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge?

3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge?

the neighborhood of Mid City South, Baton Rouge public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).