For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,906 students in 70454, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70454, LA are Champ Cooper Elementary School and Ponchatoula 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 70454 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70454, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70454, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Champ Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42530 Highway 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Grades: PK-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #22.
Ponchatoula Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-5322
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-5322
Grades: 7-8
| 747 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70454, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70454, LA include Champ Cooper Elementary School and Ponchatoula Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70454?
2 public middle schools are located in 70454.
What is the racial composition of students in 70454?
70454 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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