For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 396 students in Edgard, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Edgard, LA are West St. John Elementary School (K-7) and West St. John High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgard, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Edgard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Edgard, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Grades: PK-7
| 203 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West St. John High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Grades: 8-12
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Edgard, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Edgard, LA include West St. John Elementary School (K-7) and West St. John High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Edgard?
2 public middle schools are located in Edgard.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgard?
Edgard public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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