For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,320 students in 71202, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71202, LA are Richwood High School, Martin Luther King Junior High School and Richwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71202 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71202, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71202, LA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 361-0467
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 361-0467
Gr: 8-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Parkview Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Gr: 7-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Richwood Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 432-2000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 432-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Gr: 1-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
71202, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4701 S Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71202, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71202, LA include Richwood High School, Martin Luther King Junior High School and Richwood Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71202?
4 public middle schools are located in 71202.
What is the racial composition of students in 71202?
71202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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