For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 727 students in Watson, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in Watson, LA is Live Oak Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watson, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Watson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Watson, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Live Oak Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35086 Hwy 16 Spur
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Watson, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Watson, LA include Live Oak Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watson?
1 public middle schools are located in Watson.
What is the racial composition of students in Watson?
Watson public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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