Best Jennings Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,341 students in Jennings, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jennings, LA are Hathaway High School and Jennings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jennings have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Jennings, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jennings, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jennings, LA include Hathaway High School and Jennings High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jennings?
2 public middle schools are located in Jennings.
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings?
Jennings public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Jennings are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jennings include: Hathaway High School vs. Jennings High School, Jennings High School vs. Hathaway High School

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