Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Denham Springs Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denham Springs Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Denham Springs Junior High School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denham Springs Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denham Springs Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
15%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denham Springs Junior High School's ranking?
Denham Springs Junior High School is ranked #396 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Denham Springs Junior High School often compared to?
Denham Springs Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juban Parc Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Denham Springs Junior High School?
899 students attend Denham Springs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Denham Springs Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denham Springs Junior High School?
Denham Springs Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denham Springs Junior High School offer ?
Denham Springs Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denham Springs Junior High School part of?
Denham Springs Junior High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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