For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 294 students in Columbia, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Columbia, LA is Caldwell Parish Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia, LA include Caldwell Parish Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia?
1 public middle schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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