For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,012 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto Parish, LA are North Desoto Middle School 6-8, Logansport High School and Stanley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 De Soto Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2535 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Logansport High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Gr: PK-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Gr: 5-12
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 7-12
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto Parish, LA include North Desoto Middle School 6-8, Logansport High School and Stanley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in De Soto Parish?
4 public middle schools are located in De Soto Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 vs. Mansfield Middle School
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