For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 399 students in 71342, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71342, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71342 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 71342, LA 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 60% (majority Black).
Best 71342, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
71342, 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 71342, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71342, LA include Jena Junior High School and Nebo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71342?
2 public middle schools are located in 71342.
What is the racial composition of students in 71342?
71342 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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