For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 423 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 36% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jena, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jena Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 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?
2 public middle schools are located in Jena.
What is the racial composition of students in Jena?
Jena public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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