For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 653 students in Lena, LA.
The top ranked public school in Lena, LA is Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lena, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lena, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Grades: PK-12
| 653 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lena, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Lena, LA include Northwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Lena?
1 public schools are located in Lena.
What is the racial composition of students in Lena?
Lena public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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