Best middle schools in Ascension Parish (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 186Prairieville Middle SchoolPrairieville · Public Middle91% Math proficiency · 835 students
- 284Dutchtown Middle SchoolGeismar · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 381Galvez Middle SchoolPrairieville · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 655 students
- 480Central Middle SchoolGonzales · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 512 students
- 578St. Amant Middle SchoolSt. Amant · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 669Bluff Middle SchoolPrairieville · Public Middle32.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 662 students
- 763Gonzales Middle SchoolGonzales · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 664 students
- 851Lowery Middle SchoolDonaldsonville · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 277 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairieville Middle School Prairieville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 835 |
| 2 | Dutchtown Middle School Geismar · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84.3 Top 10% | 84% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 3 | Galvez Middle School Prairieville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.2 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 655 |
| 4 | Central Middle School Gonzales · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.1 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 5 | St. Amant Middle School St. Amant · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.7 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 6 | Bluff Middle School Prairieville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.7 Top 25% | 32.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 662 |
| 7 | Gonzales Middle School Gonzales · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 664 |
| 8 | Lowery Middle School Donaldsonville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 277 |
Prairieville Middle School in Prairieville leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Ascension Parish with a Success Index (US) of 85.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana middle schools rankings, every school on the Ascension Parish page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Ascension Parish?
Prairieville Middle School in Prairieville, Louisiana ranks first among middle schools in Ascension Parish with a Success Index (US) of 85.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 835).
How are middle schools in Ascension Parish ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.