Can I use Lafourche Parish's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lafourche Parish school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lafourche Parish?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lafourche Parish?

Start with the 32 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lafourche Parish Schools & Education

Name: Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,870

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#31

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lafourche Parish

Measured School Summary

Lafourche Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,870 per pupil, Lafourche Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 2% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lafourche 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

32 public schools and 2 districts 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

54/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

11.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,870

$2,011 below the state average

School coverage

2 districts 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

Lafourche Parish has 32 public schools across 2 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Lafourche 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

Lafourche Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 31 of 32 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#31

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above 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.

Lafourche Parish

Elementary to high school visible

14,208 students

Elementary 19Middle 8High 3Other 1

31 listed schools in this county slice.

The MAX Charter School

Elementary school only in this slice

112 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Lafourche Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 31 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 Lafourche Parish?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lafourche Parish district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Lafourche 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.

Balanced Education Along the Bayou

Lafourche Parish serves 14,320 students across 32 public schools, supported by two school districts. The infrastructure is anchored by 20 elementary schools and three large regional high schools.

District and Charter Collaboration

While the Lafourche Parish district manages the vast majority of students, the county also hosts unique options like The MAX Charter School. Charter schools represent approximately 9.4% of the county's educational facilities.

A Diverse Locale Mix

The parish offers an even mix of suburban, city, town, and rural schools, ensuring variety for local families. Thibodaux High School is the largest campus with ,1454 students, while the average school size parish-wide is 448.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lafourche Parish

Reported Enrollment

14,320

32 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary20

Middle8

High3

Other1

2 School Districts in Lafourche Parish

Lafourche Parish

The MAX Charter School

1 school

112 students

32 Public Schools in Lafourche Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lafourche Parish, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Thibodaux High School	Profile	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301City: Small	9–12	High	1,454
Central Lafourche High School	Profile	Lafourche Parish	Raceland, 70394Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,360
South Lafourche High School	Profile	Lafourche Parish	Cutoff, 70345Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,108
Thibodaux Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301City: Small	PK–1	Primary	592
Bayou Community Academy Charter School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301City: Small	PK–8	Charter	515
Bayou Blue Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Houma, 70364Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	511
Virtual Academy of Lafourche	Record	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301City: Small	KG–12	CharterVirtual	494
Larose-Cut Off Middle School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Larose, 70373Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	481
Lockport Lower Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Lockport, 70374Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	460
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301Suburb: Midsize	2–3	Primary	456
West Thibodaux Middle School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301City: Small	6–8	Middle	430
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Houma, 70364Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	426
Cut Off Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Cut Off, 70345Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	426
Bayou Blue Middle School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Houma, 70364Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	424
Chackbay Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Thibodaux, 70301Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	391
Galliano Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Galliano, 70354Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	384
Lockport Middle School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Lockport, 70374Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	376
Raceland Lower Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Raceland, 70394Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	369
South Larose Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Larose, 70373Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	360
Lockport Upper Elementary School	Record	Lafourche Parish	Lockport, 70374Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	356

Thibodaux High School

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,454 students

Central Lafourche High School

Lafourche Parish

Raceland, 70394 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,360 students

South Lafourche High School

Lafourche Parish

Cutoff, 70345 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,108 students

Thibodaux Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / City: Small

RecordPK–1Primary592 students

Bayou Community Academy Charter School

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Charter515 students

Bayou Blue Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Houma, 70364 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary511 students

Virtual Academy of Lafourche

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / City: Small

RecordKG–12CharterVirtual494 students

Larose-Cut Off Middle School

Lafourche Parish

Larose, 70373 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle481 students

Lockport Lower Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Lockport, 70374 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary460 students

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / Suburb: Midsize

Record2–3Primary456 students

West Thibodaux Middle School

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle430 students

Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Houma, 70364 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary426 students

Cut Off Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Cut Off, 70345 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary426 students

Bayou Blue Middle School

Lafourche Parish

Houma, 70364 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle424 students

Chackbay Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Thibodaux, 70301 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary391 students

Galliano Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Galliano, 70354 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary384 students

Lockport Middle School

Lafourche Parish

Lockport, 70374 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle376 students

Raceland Lower Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Raceland, 70394 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary369 students

South Larose Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Larose, 70373 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary360 students

Lockport Upper Elementary School

Lafourche Parish

Lockport, 70374 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary356 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,870

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?

Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lafourche Parish?

Lafourche Parish has a school score of 54/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lafourche Parish?

The high school graduation rate in Lafourche Parish is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lafourche Parish spend per student?

Lafourche Parish spends $5,870 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

Lafourche Parish serves 14,320 students across 32 public schools, supported by two school districts. The infrastructure is anchored by 20 elementary schools and three large regional high schools.

What are the major school districts in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana?

What is the school experience like in Lafourche Parish?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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