For the 2026 school year, there are 4 vocational public middle schools serving 1,754 students in Louisiana.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public middle schools in Louisiana are David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy and La School For Ag Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana vocational public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public Middle Schools in Louisiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Gr: 6-12 | 1,366 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
Vocational School
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public middle schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked vocational public middle schools in Louisiana include David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy and La School For Ag Science.
How many vocational public middle schools are located in Louisiana?
4 vocational public middle schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana vocational public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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