For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 727 students in Natchitoches, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches, LA are N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Natchitoches Jr. High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Natchitoches have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Natchitoches, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 180 students
Natchitoches, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Natchitoches, LA include N.s.u. Middle Lab School, Natchitoches Jr. High School and Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Natchitoches?
3 public middle schools are located in Natchitoches.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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