For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 732 students in Destrehan, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Destrehan, LA is Harry M. Hurst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Destrehan, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Destrehan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Destrehan, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Destrehan, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-1429
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-1429
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Destrehan, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Destrehan, LA include Harry M. Hurst Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Destrehan?
1 public middle schools are located in Destrehan.
What is the racial composition of students in Destrehan?
Destrehan public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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