For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,655 students in Jena, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 102 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 Jena High 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 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% 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 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jena, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodpine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Jena Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
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
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Jena High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Nebo Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jena Elementary School
Magnet School
758 E. Sharbono Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-2386
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-2386
Grades: PK-2
| 399 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 schools in Jena, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Jena, LA include Goodpine Middle School, Jena Junior High School and Jena High School.
How many public schools are located in Jena?
5 public schools are located in Jena.
What percentage of students in Jena go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jena are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jena?
Jena public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jena include: Jena Elementary School vs. Nebo Elementary School, Nebo Elementary School vs. Jena Elementary School, Jena High School vs. Jena Junior High School
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