For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,461 students in Sulphur, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sulphur, LA are Maplewood Middle School, W. W. Lewis Middle School and Leblanc Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sulphur, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Sulphur have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sulphur, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Maplewood Dr
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
W. W. Lewis Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1752 Cypress
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Leblanc Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 N Crocker
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sulphur, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sulphur, LA include Maplewood Middle School, W. W. Lewis Middle School and Leblanc Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sulphur?
4 public middle schools are located in Sulphur.
What is the racial composition of students in Sulphur?
Sulphur public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sulphur are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sulphur include: Leblanc Middle School vs. Maplewood Middle School, Leblanc Middle School vs. W. W. Lewis Middle School, W. W. Lewis Middle School vs. Maplewood Middle School
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