For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 408 students in 71457, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71457, LA are Natchitoches Jr. High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71457 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71457, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71457, LA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
71457, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Gr: PK-5
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71457, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71457, LA include Natchitoches Jr. High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 71457?
2 public middle schools are located in 71457.
What is the racial composition of students in 71457?
71457 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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