For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 157 students in Saint Joseph, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in Saint Joseph, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saint Joseph, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, LA include Tensas High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph?
1 public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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