Best Public Schools in Jena, LA

The city of Jena, Louisiana is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the LaSalle Parish school district. While the schools in Jena generally perform well academically, a few stand out as exceptional, particularly Nebo Elementary School and Goodpine Middle School.

Nebo Elementary is the top-performing school in the area, ranked 70th out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 100% proficiency in Math and English Language Arts for several grade levels, and a low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (28.4%) compared to other schools in the district. Goodpine Middle School also stands out, ranking 164th out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, with strong performance in Math and English Language Arts.

The schools in Jena have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 76.43% to 95.06%, with varying percentages of African American students. While the schools generally perform well on state assessments, the free and reduced lunch rates range from 13.78% at Jena Elementary School to 38.05% at Jena Junior High School, indicating varying levels of economic diversity among the schools. The student-teacher ratios also vary, from 12.1 at Goodpine Middle School to 16.6 at Jena Elementary School, suggesting differences in the level of individual attention students may receive.