For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,003 students in Hammond, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hammond, LA are Southeastern La University Lab School, Hammond Eastside Magnet and Hammond Westside Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Hammond, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern La University Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45050 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Gr: PK-8 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Hammond Westside Montessori
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westpark Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Gr: PK-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Jw Davis Drive
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-2654
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-2654
Gr: 4-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hammond, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hammond, LA include Southeastern La University Lab School, Hammond Eastside Magnet and Hammond Westside Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in Hammond?
4 public middle schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hammond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hammond include: Hammond Westside Montessori vs. Hammond Eastside Magnet, Hammond Eastside Magnet vs. Hammond Westside Montessori, Southeastern La University Lab School vs. Hammond Westside Montessori
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