Photo: Rgmccoy04 at English Wikipedia · Public domainJena’s public schools outscore 86% of Louisiana districts
The four-year graduation rate in Jena’s district is 98%, above the Louisiana average (83%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jena, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jena’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,949 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Temple Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Jena’s grade
A: better than 86% of Louisiana school districts, #21 of 162 Louisiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jena, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Jena
Jena Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 381 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Jena
Jena Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 381 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Jena
Jena Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 381 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Jena
Jena High School
Grades 9–12 · 490 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Jena
Jena High School
Grades 9–12 · 490 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Jena
Jena High School
Grades 9–12 · 490 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Jena’s public schools are run by La Salle Parish School District, which also serves Olla, Tullos and Urania. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Jena vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Jena’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Jena | A | La Salle Parish |
Every school in Jena
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Jena’s schools
Are Jena’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jena children attend outscore 86% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #21 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Jena in?
La Salle Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,520 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Jena kids go to high school?
Jena High School, with 490 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Jena’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in La Salle Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Jena spend per student?
$14,949 in La Salle Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Jena?
Yes: Temple Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 123 students).
Parents talk
What Jena families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Jena → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.