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Best 71291 Louisiana Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,447 students in 71291, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71291, LA are West Ridge Middle School, West Monroe High School and Good Hope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71291 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71291, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best 71291, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6977 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-8444
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
West Monroe High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Gr: 8-12 | 2,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Good Hope Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Good Hope Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-9693
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 71291 Louisiana

71291, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 North 7th St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
1600 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71291, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71291, LA include West Ridge Middle School, West Monroe High School and Good Hope Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71291?
3 public middle schools are located in 71291.
What is the racial composition of students in 71291?
71291 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).

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