Top 5 Best Jena Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,614 students in Jena, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jena, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Jena, LA are Goodpine Middle School, Jena Junior High School and Nebo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jena, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Jena, LA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodpine Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Grades: 3-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Jena Junior High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Nebo Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Jena High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
1941 East Oak Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jena, Louisiana

Jena, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jena, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jena, LA include Goodpine Middle School, Jena Junior High School and Nebo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jena, LA?
5 public schools are located in Jena, LA.
What percentage of students in Jena, LA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jena, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jena, LA?
Jena, LA public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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