For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 157 students in Tensas Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Tensas Parish, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tensas Parish, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tensas Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Tensas Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 158
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 94%
400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109
Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tensas Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tensas Parish?
1 public middle schools are located in Tensas Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish?
Tensas Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).