For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 912 students in Zachary, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in Zachary, LA is Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zachary, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Zachary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Zachary, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Grades: 7-8
| 912 students
Zachary, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Port Hudson Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 West Flanacher Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Zachary, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Zachary, LA include Northwestern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Zachary?
1 public middle schools are located in Zachary.
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary?
Zachary public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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