For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 255 students in 71040, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in 71040, LA is Homer Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71040 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71040, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71040, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Grades: 5-8
| 255 students
71040, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
David Wade Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71040, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71040, LA include Homer Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71040?
1 public middle schools are located in 71040.
What is the racial composition of students in 71040?
71040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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