For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,447 students in 71291, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71291, LA are West Ridge Middle School, West Monroe High School and Good Hope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71291 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71291, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71291, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6977 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-8444
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-8444
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
West Monroe High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Gr: 8-12 | 2,160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Good Hope Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Good Hope Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-9693
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-9693
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
71291, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Ouachita Parish School System Expulsion Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71291, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71291, LA include West Ridge Middle School, West Monroe High School and Good Hope Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71291?
3 public middle schools are located in 71291.
What is the racial composition of students in 71291?
71291 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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