For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 172 students in 71254, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 71254, LA is Griffin Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71254 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71254, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71254, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
71254, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Gr: K-8
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1900 Marietta St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71254, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71254, LA include Griffin Middle School Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 71254?
1 public middle schools are located in 71254.
What is the racial composition of students in 71254?
71254 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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