For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 490 students in Jena, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Jena, LA is Jena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jena, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Jena, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jena High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jena, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jena High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Jena, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jena, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jena, LA include Jena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jena?
1 public high schools are located in Jena.
What is the racial composition of students in Jena?
Jena public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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