For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 554 students in 71457, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71457, LA are Natchitoches Jr. High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71457 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71457, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71457, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 180 students
71457, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71457, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71457, LA include Natchitoches Jr. High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 71457?
2 public middle schools are located in 71457.
What is the racial composition of students in 71457?
71457 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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