For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 760 students in 71302, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71302, LA are Poland Junior High School and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71302 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71302, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71302, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poland Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
71302, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Learning Effective Attitudes & Discipline Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4645 Lincoln Rd
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71302, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71302, LA include Poland Junior High School and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71302?
2 public middle schools are located in 71302.
What is the racial composition of students in 71302?
71302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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