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Best Caddo Parish Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 13,609 students in Caddo Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caddo Parish, LA are Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, Herndon Magnet School and Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caddo Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Caddo Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Caddo Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7635 Cornelious Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Herndon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11845 Gamm Road
Belcher, LA 71004
(318) 221-7676
Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6008 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 868-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Gr: PK-8 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Keithville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12201 Mansfield Road
Keithville, LA 71047
(318) 925-1005
Gr: PK-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Donnie Bickham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7240 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-4106
Gr: 4-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Ridgewood Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Turner Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5904 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Gr: PK-8 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
North Caddo Elementary-middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Kentucky
Vivian, LA 71082
(318) 375-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2290 Clyde Fant Parkway Servic
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 703-5585
Gr: K-12 | 1,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 715:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Linear/northside Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1845 Linear St.
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-3896
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Linwood Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 847-7634
Gr: PK-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1313.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
Gr: 2-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Broadmoor Stem Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Atlantic Street
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 861-2403
Gr: PK-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Caddo Middle Career And Technology School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6310 Clift Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-2753
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Fair Park Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3222 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-8181
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 235:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Caddo Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caddo Parish, LA include Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, Herndon Magnet School and Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in Caddo Parish?
17 public middle schools are located in Caddo Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Caddo Parish?
Caddo Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Caddo Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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