Caldwell Parish Junior High School

Caldwell Parish Junior High School serves 331 students in grades 6 through 8 in Columbia, Louisiana. A regular public school, it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 — compact enough that teachers can track individual student progress rather than simply manage volume. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — Exceptional — with identical marks in academic performance and student growth.

Those numbers hold up under direct comparison: Caldwell Parish Junior High ranks 9th among 219 middle schools in Louisiana and outperforms 99% of all public schools in the state. It also holds the top spot among the four public schools in Columbia. What makes the dual 9.2 significant is that achievement and growth don't always move together.

A school can score high on academics by serving already-advantaged students, or post strong growth while still lagging peers in absolute terms. Caldwell Parish Junior High does both — students make real gains and reach strong outcomes. For families weighing middle school options in Louisiana, very few schools at any grade level post results like these.

Located in a rural area, Caldwell Parish Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.