For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,307 students in Leesville, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Leesville, LA are Hicks High School, Leesville Junior High School and Pickering High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leesville, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Leesville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Leesville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hicks High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Leesville Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Grades: 7-8
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Pickering High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Grades: 7-12
| 462 students
Leesville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15112 Lake Charles Hwy
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leesville Residential-employment Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Vernon Parish Optional Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Grades: 1-12
| 40 students
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leesville, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leesville, LA include Hicks High School, Leesville Junior High School and Pickering High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leesville?
3 public middle schools are located in Leesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Leesville?
Leesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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