For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 518 students in 71282, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71282, LA are Madison High School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71282 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71282, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71282, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-3529
Gr: 8-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
71282, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tallulah Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1206 North Cedar Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-1587
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-1587
Gr: PK-9 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 Bayou Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4747
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4747
Gr: 8-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Westside Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1005 West Green Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-6365
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-6365
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71282, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71282, LA include Madison High School and Madison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71282?
2 public middle schools are located in 71282.
What is the racial composition of students in 71282?
71282 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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