For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 326 students in 71019, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71019, LA are Red River Junior High School, Ware Youth Center and Red River Academic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71019 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71019, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71019, LA Public Middle Schools (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 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71019, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71019, LA include Red River Junior High School, Ware Youth Center and Red River Academic Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 71019?
3 public middle schools are located in 71019.
What is the racial composition of students in 71019?
71019 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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