For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,082 students in New Iberia, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Iberia, LA are Belle Place Middle School, Iberia Middle School and Anderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Iberia, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in New Iberia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Iberia, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Place Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Loreauville Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2141
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2141
Gr: 7-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Iberia Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
613 Weeks Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-3927
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-3927
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1059 Anderson Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-3932
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-3932
Gr: 7-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
New Iberia, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Bank Ave
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3696
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3696
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
500 Bank Avenue
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-4440
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-4440
Gr: 2-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Iberia Parish Career Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
618 Recreation Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-7231
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-7231
400 Johnston St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3560
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3560
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
809 West Main St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-5013
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-5013
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
121 North Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6636
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6636
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4110 Loreauville Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
Gr: 4-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Iberia, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Iberia, LA include Belle Place Middle School, Iberia Middle School and Anderson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Iberia?
3 public middle schools are located in New Iberia.
What is the racial composition of students in New Iberia?
New Iberia public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in New Iberia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in New Iberia include: Anderson Middle School vs. Belle Place Middle School, Belle Place Middle School vs. Anderson Middle School, Iberia Middle School vs. Anderson Middle School
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