For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,816 students in Lincoln Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln Parish, LA are Choudrant High School, Simsboro High School and Ruston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Simsboro High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Ruston Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1453 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln Parish, LA include Choudrant High School, Simsboro High School and Ruston Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln Parish?
6 public middle schools are located in Lincoln Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln Parish include: Choudrant High School vs. Simsboro High School, Simsboro High School vs. Choudrant High School
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