For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 496 students in 70653, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in 70653, LA is Merryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 70653 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70653, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70653, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merryville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7061 Highway 110 West
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
70653, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6249 Highway 109
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70653, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70653, LA include Merryville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70653?
1 public middle schools are located in 70653.
What is the racial composition of students in 70653?
70653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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