For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 732 students in Destrehan, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in Destrehan, LA is Harry M. Hurst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Destrehan, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Destrehan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Destrehan, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Destrehan, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13292 River Rd
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-7535
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-7535
Grades: PK
| n/a students
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-1429
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-1429
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Destrehan, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Destrehan, LA include Harry M. Hurst Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Destrehan?
1 public middle schools are located in Destrehan.
What is the racial composition of students in Destrehan?
Destrehan public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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