For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 13,215 students in Lafayette Parish, LA. The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Milton Elementary School and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Grades: K-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #22.
Milton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 1,332 students
Rank: #33.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #44.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #55.
Youngsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Broussard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 South Morgan Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #77.
Edgar Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Judice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #99.
Paul Breaux Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1010.
Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Grades: K-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #1212.
Carencro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 North University
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Grades: 5-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1313.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #1414.
Lafayette Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1515.
Willow Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 828-8384
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 828-8384
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1616.
Acadian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Lerosen Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Grades: K-12
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Lafayette Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Algiers Technology Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Grades: 5-11
| n/a students
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Grades: 4-8
| 328 students
200 Clara Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Grades: PK
| 281 students
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Milton Elementary School and David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy. Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette Parish?
18 public middle schools are located in Lafayette Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lafayette Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lafayette Parish include: Youngsville Middle School vs. Broussard Middle School, Broussard Middle School vs. Youngsville Middle School, Edgar Martin Middle School vs. L.j. Alleman Middle School
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