For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 349 students in Red River Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red River Parish, LA are Red River Junior High School, Ware Youth Center and Red River Academic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Red River Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Red River Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Red River Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Red River Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red River Parish, LA include Red River Junior High School, Ware Youth Center and Red River Academic Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Red River Parish?
2 public middle schools are located in Red River Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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