For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,661 students in Richland Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland Parish, LA are Mangham Junior High School, Holly Ridge Elementary School and Delhi Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Richland Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mangham Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
113 Mcconnell Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Toombs Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richland Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland Parish, LA include Mangham Junior High School, Holly Ridge Elementary School and Delhi Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland Parish?
6 public middle schools are located in Richland Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Richland Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richland Parish include: Holly Ridge Elementary School vs. Delhi Charter School, Delhi Charter School vs. Holly Ridge Elementary School
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