Goodpine Middle School vs Jena Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodpine Middle School
Jena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
279 students
Jena Elementary School
Jena · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
381 students
| Measure | Goodpine Middle School Jena, Louisiana | Jena Elementary School Jena, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 697 | #506 of 697 |
| National rank | #4484 of 50,301 | #23181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 279 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Jena | Jena |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodpine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 52.8).
- •Jena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 58.4%).
- •Goodpine Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Jena Elementary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 279.
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 Goodpine Middle School better than Jena Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Goodpine Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 52.8 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 Goodpine Middle School and Jena Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Jena and Jena in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodpine Middle School: 279. Jena Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodpine Middle School and Jena Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Goodpine Middle School is 80th of 697 and Jena Elementary School is 506th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).