For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,321 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Brusly Middle School, Caneview K-8 School and Port Allen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in West Baton Rouge Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 West Baton Rouge Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brusly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 North Vaughn Drive
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
West Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6024 Section Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
11851 North River Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
West Baton Rouge Vocational Skills Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
3651 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA include Brusly Middle School, Caneview K-8 School and Port Allen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish?
3 public middle schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in West Baton Rouge Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Baton Rouge Parish include: Brusly Middle School vs. Port Allen Middle School
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