For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 800 students in Jonesboro, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, LA are Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jonesboro, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Jonesboro, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, LA include Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jonesboro, LA?
2 public middle schools are located in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro, LA?
Jonesboro, LA public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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