For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,878 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA are N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Natchitoches Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Natchitoches Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 180 students
Natchitoches Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 Schoolhouse Rd.
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA include N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Natchitoches Parish?
7 public middle schools are located in Natchitoches Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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