For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,117 students in West Monroe, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Monroe, LA are West Ridge Middle School, Pinecrest Elementary/middle School and West Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Monroe, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in West Monroe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Monroe, LA (2026-27)
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 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3604 Highway 557
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-4331
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-4331
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
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 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
West Ouachita High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117
Gr: 8-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Woodlawn School Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-1575
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Riser Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Price Drive
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-0567
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-0567
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Monroe, LA include West Ridge Middle School, Pinecrest Elementary/middle School and West Monroe High School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Monroe?
7 public middle schools are located in West Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in West Monroe?
West Monroe public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in West Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Monroe include: West Ouachita High School vs. West Monroe High School, West Ridge Middle School vs. Good Hope Middle School, Good Hope Middle School vs. West Ridge Middle School
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