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Best Alexandria Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,206 students in Alexandria, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, LA are Poland Junior High School, Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center and Buckeye High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Alexandria, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poland Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
715 Highway 1207
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Gr: 6-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Scott M. Brame Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Dawn Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-3688
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Maryland Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Bolton Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, LA include Poland Junior High School, Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center and Buckeye High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alexandria?
8 public middle schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?

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