Best middle schools in Ouachita Parish (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 183West Ridge Middle SchoolWest Monroe · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 681 students
- 280Calhoun Middle SchoolCalhoun · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 380Sterlington Middle SchoolSterlington · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 477Good Hope Middle SchoolWest Monroe · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 576Woodlawn Middle SchoolWest Monroe · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 249 students
- 669Ouachita Junior High SchoolMonroe · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 312 students
- 764East Ouachita Middle SchoolMonroe · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 498 students
- 857Riser Middle SchoolWest Monroe · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 941Richwood Junior High SchoolMonroe · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 347 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ridge Middle School West Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.9 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 681 |
| 2 | Calhoun Middle School Calhoun · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 3 | Sterlington Middle School Sterlington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.0 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 4 | Good Hope Middle School West Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.0 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 5 | Woodlawn Middle School West Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 249 |
| 6 | Ouachita Junior High School Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.6 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 7 | East Ouachita Middle School Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 8 | Riser Middle School West Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 9 | Richwood Junior High School Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 347 |
West Ridge Middle School in West Monroe leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Ouachita Parish with a Success Index (US) of 82.9. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana middle schools rankings, every school on the Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish?
West Ridge Middle School in West Monroe, Louisiana ranks first among middle schools in Ouachita Parish with a Success Index (US) of 82.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 681).
How are middle schools in Ouachita 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.