For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,307 students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Baton Rouge are Mayfair Laboratory School, Helix Aviation Academy and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Gr: K-9 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School, Helix Aviation Academy and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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