DeRidder Junior High School vs Jena Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeRidder Junior High School
DeRidder · Public middle · Grades 7–8
287 students
Jena Junior High School
Jena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
| Measure | DeRidder Junior High School DeRidder, Louisiana | Jena Junior High School Jena, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #63 of 218 | #36 of 218 |
| National rank | #2626 of 15,369 | #1484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| city | DeRidder | Jena |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jena Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 73.5).
- •Jena Junior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Jena Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •DeRidder Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 57.3%).
- •Jena Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Jena Junior High School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 287.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeRidder Junior High School better than Jena Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jena Junior High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 73.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DeRidder Junior High School and Jena Junior High School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between DeRidder and Jena in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRidder Junior High School: 287. Jena Junior High School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRidder Junior High School and Jena Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
DeRidder Junior High School is 63rd of 218 and Jena Junior High School is 36th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).