For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 375 students in 71269, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71269, LA are Holly Ridge Elementary School and Rayville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71269 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71269, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71269, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71269, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71269, LA include Holly Ridge Elementary School and Rayville Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71269?
2 public middle schools are located in 71269.
What is the racial composition of students in 71269?
71269 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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