For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 787 students in 71251, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71251, LA are Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71251 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71251, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71251, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
71251, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71251, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71251, LA include Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71251?
2 public middle schools are located in 71251.
What is the racial composition of students in 71251?
71251 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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