Iberia Parish Schools & Education
Iberia Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,884
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#44
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Iberia Parish
Measured School Summary
Iberia Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,884 per pupil, Iberia Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Iberia Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
21 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,884
$997 below the state average
School coverage
21
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Iberia Parish has 21 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Iberia Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Iberia Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 21 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#44
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Iberia Parish
Elementary to high school visible
10,746 students
21 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Iberia Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 23 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Iberia Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Iberia Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Extensive Iberia Parish School System
Iberia Parish supports 21 public schools that provide education to 10,746 students. The system is elementary-heavy with 14 primary campuses, complemented by three middle schools and four high schools. This infrastructure serves as a major employer and social pillar for the surrounding community.
One District, Many Campuses
The Iberia Parish district manages 10,746 students with a traditional school model and no charter schools. New Iberia Senior High School is the district's largest campus, housing 1,449 students. The district oversees a large geographic area, ensuring that education is accessible from the city centers to the coastal rural regions.
Suburban Focus with Large High Schools
The majority of schools—12 in total—are located in suburban settings, with another 8 serving rural areas. Average school size is 512 students, but secondary schools like New Iberia and Westgate High are significantly larger, serving 993 to 1,449 students. This mix offers a range of school sizes to fit different student needs.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Iberia Parish
Reported Enrollment
10,746
21 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Iberia Parish
21 Public Schools in Iberia Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Profile | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,449 |
| Westgate High School | Profile | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 993 |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | Loreauville, 70552Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 714 |
| Loreauville High School | Record | Iberia Parish | Loreauville, 70552Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 569 |
| Johnston Hopkins Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 548 |
| Caneview Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 537 |
| North Lewis Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70563Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 520 |
| Iberia Middle School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 498 |
| Daspit Road Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70563Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 478 |
| Magnolia Elementary | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 465 |
| Jefferson Island Road Elementary | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 440 |
| Center Street Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 421 |
| Pesson Addition Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 415 |
| Belle Place Middle School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70563Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 413 |
| Anderson Middle School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 399 |
| Belle Place Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70563Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 378 |
| St. Charles Street Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | Jeanerette, 70544Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 339 |
| Jeanerette Senior High School | Record | Iberia Parish | Jeanerette, 70544Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 322 |
| Sugarland Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 301 |
| Park Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | New Iberia, 70560Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 275 |
New Iberia Senior High School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Suburb: Large
Westgate High School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Rural: Fringe
Loreauville Elementary School
Iberia Parish
Loreauville, 70552 / Rural: Fringe
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Suburb: Large
Caneview Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Rural: Fringe
North Lewis Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70563 / Suburb: Large
Daspit Road Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70563 / Suburb: Large
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Rural: Fringe
Center Street Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Suburb: Large
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Suburb: Large
Belle Place Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70563 / Suburb: Large
St. Charles Street Elementary School
Iberia Parish
Jeanerette, 70544 / Town: Fringe
Jeanerette Senior High School
Iberia Parish
Jeanerette, 70544 / Rural: Fringe
Sugarland Elementary School
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, 70560 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,884
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?
Iberia Parish supports 21 public schools that provide education to 10,746 students. The system is elementary-heavy with 14 primary campuses, complemented by three middle schools and four high schools. This infrastructure serves as a major employer and social pillar for the surrounding community.
What are the major school districts in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?
The Iberia Parish district manages 10,746 students with a traditional school model and no charter schools. New Iberia Senior High School is the district's largest campus, housing 1,449 students. The district oversees a large geographic area, ensuring that education is accessible from the city centers to the coastal rural regions.
What is the school experience like in Iberia Parish?
The majority of schools—12 in total—are located in suburban settings, with another 8 serving rural areas. Average school size is 512 students, but secondary schools like New Iberia and Westgate High are significantly larger, serving 993 to 1,449 students. This mix offers a range of school sizes to fit different student needs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.