For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,729 students in Houma, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Houma, LA are School For Exceptional Children, Bayou Blue Middle School and Houma Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houma, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Houma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Houma, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Bayou Blue Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 Mazerac Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-1952
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-1952
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Houma Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St. Charles
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Grades: 7-8
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 West Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4815
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4815
Grades: 7-8
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Oaklawn Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Acadian Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-3904
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-3904
Grades: 5-8
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Caillou Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2161 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4844
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4844
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Houma, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
621 Bayou Dularge Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
222 Connely Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Grades: PK-3
| 336 students
East Street School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
609 East St
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
700 Hibernia Place
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Grades: 5-6
| 301 students
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3181 Grand Caillou Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
7573 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Houma, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Houma, LA include School For Exceptional Children, Bayou Blue Middle School and Houma Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Houma?
6 public middle schools are located in Houma.
What is the racial composition of students in Houma?
Houma public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Houma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Houma include: Bayou Blue Middle School vs. Evergreen Junior High School, Evergreen Junior High School vs. Bayou Blue Middle School, Houma Junior High School vs. Evergreen Junior High School
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