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Best Natchitoches Parish Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,878 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA are N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Natchitoches Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Natchitoches Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Gr: 7-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA include N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Natchitoches Parish?
7 public middle schools are located in Natchitoches Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).

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