For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 349 students in Red River Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red River Parish, LA are Red River Junior High School and Ware Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Red River Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Red River Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Red River Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Red River Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red River Parish, LA include Red River Junior High School and Ware Youth Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Red River Parish?
2 public middle schools are located in Red River Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish 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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