For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,072 students in 70726, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70726, LA are Juban Parc Junior High School, Denham Springs Junior High School and Southside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70726 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70726, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70726, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juban Parc Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12470 Brown Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-1001
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-1001
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Denham Springs Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8898
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8898
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Southside Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26535 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4221
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70726, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70726, LA include Juban Parc Junior High School, Denham Springs Junior High School and Southside Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70726?
3 public middle schools are located in 70726.
What is the racial composition of students in 70726?
70726 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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