For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 457 students in Jena, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jena, LA are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Jena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jena, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jena Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Jena, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jena, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jena, LA include Jena Junior High School and Nebo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jena, LA?
2 public middle schools are located in Jena, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jena, LA?
Jena, LA public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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