Best middle schools in Jefferson Parish (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish
- High Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Traditional Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Jefferson Parish
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Jefferson Parish
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Jefferson Parish
- Largest Schools in Jefferson Parish
- 161John Q. Adams Middle SchoolMetairie · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 258L.H. Marrero Middle SchoolMarrero · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 619 students
- 353T.H. Harris Middle SchoolMetairie · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 448J.D. Meisler Middle SchoolMetairie · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 679 students
- 540Stella Worley Middle SchoolWestwego · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 634Livaudais Middle SchoolTerrytown · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 743 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Q. Adams Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.8 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 2 | L.H. Marrero Middle School Marrero · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 3 | T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 4 | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 679 |
| 5 | Stella Worley Middle School Westwego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 6 | Livaudais Middle School Terrytown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 743 |
John Q. Adams Middle School in Metairie leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Jefferson Parish with a Success Index (US) of 60.8. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana middle schools rankings, every school on the Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish?
John Q. Adams Middle School in Metairie, Louisiana ranks first among middle schools in Jefferson Parish with a Success Index (US) of 60.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 658).
How are middle schools in Jefferson 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.