For the 2024 school year, there are 26 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 16,073 students in Louisiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Louisiana are Haynes School For Advanced Studies, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy and Lsu Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haynes School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Grades: K-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #44.
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7635 Cornelious Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #55.
Lusher Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Hergot Street - La Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1010.
Sixth Ward Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1865 Choctaw Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Grades: 7-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1313.
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Marlbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1414.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #1515.
North Desoto High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Grades: 8-12
| 811 students
Rank: #1616.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1717.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1818.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Grades: 5-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #1919.
Midland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #2020.
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2121.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Grades: PK-7
| 224 students
Rank: #2222.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1676 Glasgow Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #2323.
Deridder Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #2424.
Ella Dolhonde Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #2525.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Grades: PK-11
| 318 students
Rank: #2626.
Vidalia Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Louisiana include Haynes School For Advanced Studies, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy and Lsu Laboratory School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Louisiana?
26 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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