Best Kentwood Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 565 students in Kentwood, LA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Kentwood, LA are Jewel M. Sumner Middle School and Kentwood High Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kentwood, 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 Kentwood have an average ranking of 3/10, 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).