For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,176 students in Gonzales, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, LA are Central Middle School and Gonzales Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Gonzales, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14101 Roddy Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6400
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Gonzales Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, LA include Central Middle School and Gonzales Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gonzales?
2 public middle schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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