Denham Springs Junior High School

Denham Springs Junior High School serves 899 students in grades 6 through 8 in the heart of Denham Springs, Louisiana. With 50 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a manageable classroom environment for middle school learners. Academically, the school ranks 574th out of 1,290 Louisiana schools, placing it in the 56th percentile statewide with room for continued growth.

Students show stronger performance in English Language Arts, with 52% achieving proficiency or above, while mathematics presents opportunities for improvement with 36% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's overall academic score of 7.2 out of 10 reflects its solid foundation for middle school education. The school draws from a stable suburban community where families enjoy a median household income of $78,119 and median home values of $211,000.

With 27% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 11.9%, the ZIP code 70726 area demonstrates strong community investment in education. Denham Springs Junior High School operates in Livingston Parish's large suburban setting, serving families in an established residential community that values educational opportunities for their middle school students.