For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,739 students in 70607, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70607, LA are Grand Lake High School, F. K. White Middle School and Lake Charles Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70607 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70607, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70607, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
F. K. White Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70607, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70607, LA include Grand Lake High School, F. K. White Middle School and Lake Charles Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 70607?
4 public middle schools are located in 70607.
What is the racial composition of students in 70607?
70607 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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