For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,446 students in 71203, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71203, LA are Sterlington Middle School, Ouachita Parish High School and East Ouachita Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 71203, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterlington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Keystone Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2100
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ouachita Parish High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
681 Highway 594
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Gr: 8-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
East Ouachita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
859 Swartz Fairbanks
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Ouachita Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71203, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71203, LA include Sterlington Middle School, Ouachita Parish High School and East Ouachita Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71203?
5 public middle schools are located in 71203.
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 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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