For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 684 students in Oakdale, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakdale, LA are Oakdale High School and Oakdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Oakdale, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Oakdale, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oakdale, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakdale, LA include Oakdale High School and Oakdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oakdale?
2 public middle schools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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