For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,215 students in St. Landry Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Landry Parish, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Arnaudville Middle School and Leonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Landry Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Landry Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 St. Landry Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Arnaudville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 West Railroad Ave.
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Leonville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3774 Hwy. 31
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Krotz Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Division Street
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Port Barre Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Gr: 5-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Eunice Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 West Oak Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Gr: 7-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Lawtell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 School Rd.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
St. Landry Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1341 Duck Avenue
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5161
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5161
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
536 Fontenot Street
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-4688
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-4688
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
701 Hwy. 71 North
Morrow, LA 71356
(318) 346-7851
Morrow, LA 71356
(318) 346-7851
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
101 City Avenue
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8905
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8905
Gr: PK
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Gr: PK
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Gr: PK
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Gr: PK
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Gr: PK
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Gr: PK
220 Landrum St
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-5910
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-5910
Gr: PK
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Gr: PK
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Gr: PK
688 Highway 10
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3828
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3828
Gr: PK
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in St. Landry Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Landry Parish, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Arnaudville Middle School and Leonville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in St.ndry Parish?
12 public middle schools are located in St.ndry Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St.ndry Parish?
St.ndry Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in St.ndry Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St.ndry Parish include: Opelousas Junior High School vs. Eunice Junior High School, Eunice Junior High School vs. Opelousas Junior High School, Port Barre Middle School vs. Leonville Elementary School
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