Best Public Middle Schools in Tensas Parish (2025-26)

Best Tensas Parish Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 157 students in Tensas Parish, LA.

The top ranked public middle school in Tensas Parish, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tensas Parish, LA public middle school have an score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tensas Parish (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tensas High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585

Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tensas Parish, LA

Tensas Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lisbon Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 158
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397

Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Newellton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109

Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School
Charter School

P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538

Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tensas Parish, LA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Tensas Parish?

1 public middle schools are located in Tensas Parish.

What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish?

Tensas Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).