For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 757 students in La Salle Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Salle Parish, LA are Lasalle Junior High School, 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.
La Salle Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in La Salle Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Salle Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasalle Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5960 Tannehill Drive
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Jena Junior High 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
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Fellowship Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
La Salle Parish 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 middle schools in La Salle Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Salle Parish, LA include Lasalle Junior High School, Jena Junior High School and Nebo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Salle Parish?
4 public middle schools are located in La Salle Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle Parish?
La Salle Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in La Salle Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Salle Parish include: Fellowship Elementary School vs. Nebo Elementary School, Nebo Elementary School vs. Fellowship Elementary School
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