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

No. Use the Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans Parish?

Start with the 79 listed public schools and 75 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Orleans Parish Schools & Education

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

Orleans Parish, Louisiana

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

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

71.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

71.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,102

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#61

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Orleans Parish

Measured School Summary

Orleans Parish faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 71.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,102 per pupil, Orleans Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 60% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Orleans 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

79 public schools and 75 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

21/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #61 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

71.8%

13.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,102

$779 below the state average

School coverage

75 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Orleans Parish has 79 public schools across 75 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 Orleans 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.

Choice-program county

Orleans Parish has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.

State position

#61

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 32 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.

Orleans Parish

Elementary school only in this slice

2,040 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 0Other 2

5 listed schools in this county slice.

The Willow School

Other grade structure

1,954 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Morris Jeff Community School

Other grade structure

1,575 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

International School of Louisiana

Elementary school only in this slice

1,190 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Orleans Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Orleans Parish?

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

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Orleans 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.

A Modern Urban School System in New Orleans

Orleans Parish manages a massive network of 79 public schools serving over 50,000 students. This dense city system includes 45 elementary schools and 26 high schools, defined by a unique decentralized management structure.

The Epicenter of Charter Education

New Orleans is unique nationally, with 97.5% of its schools operating as charters. Large independent districts include The Willow School with 1,954 students and Morris Jeff Community School with 1,575 students.

A Purely Urban Educational Experience

Every school in Orleans Parish is located in a city locale, offering a high-density environment with an average school size of 633. The Willow School serves nearly 2,000 students, while specialized centers like NOCCA offer focused artistic training.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Orleans Parish

Reported Enrollment

50,016

79 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

97% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary45

Middle1

High26

Other7

75 School Districts in Orleans Parish

Orleans Parish

5 schools

2,040 students

The Willow School

1 school

1,954 students

Morris Jeff Community School

1 school

1,575 students

International School of Louisiana

1 school

1,190 students

Edna Karr High School

1 school

1,134 students

Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.

1 school

1,112 students

KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial

1 school

1,068 students

KIPP East Community Primary

1 school

1,064 students

Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans

1 school

1,038 students

Benjamin Franklin High School

1 school

1,034 students

79 Public Schools in Orleans Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 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 Orleans Parish, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
The Willow School	Profile	The Willow School	New Orleans, 70115City: Large	KG–12	Charter	1,954
Morris Jeff Community School	Profile	Morris Jeff Community School	New Orleans, 70119City: Large	PK–12	Charter	1,575
International School of Louisiana	Profile	International School of Louisiana	New Orleans, 70130City: Large	KG–8	Charter	1,190
Edna Karr High School	Profile	Edna Karr High School	New Orleans, 70131City: Large	9–12	Charter	1,134
Warren Easton Charter High School	Profile	Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.	New Orleans, 70119City: Large	9–12	Charter	1,112
KIPP Morial	Profile	KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial	New Orleans, 70126City: Large	PK–8	Charter	1,068
KIPP East	Profile	KIPP East Community Primary	New Orleans, 70126City: Large	PK–8	Charter	1,064
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans	Profile	Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans	New Orleans, 70115City: Large	PK–12	Charter	1,038
Benjamin Franklin High School	Profile	Benjamin Franklin High School	New Orleans, 70122City: Large	9–12	Charter	1,034
Harriet Tubman Charter School	Record	Harriet Tubman Charter School	New Orleans, 70114City: Large	PK–8	Charter	932
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci	Record	Martin Behrman Elementary School	New Orleans, 70114City: Large	PK–8	Charter	918
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy	Record	New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy	New Orleans, 70114City: Large	8–12	Charter	907
KIPP Leadership	Record	KIPP Leadership	New Orleans, 70117City: Large	PK–8	Charter	894
Dorothy Height Charter School	Record	Paul Habans Charter School	New Orleans, 70114City: Large	PK–8	Charter	877
KIPP Central City	Record	KIPP Central City	New Orleans, 70113City: Large	PK–8	Charter	869
Eleanor McMain Secondary School	Record	Eleanor McMain Secondary School	New Orleans, 70125City: Large	8–12	Charter	864
Audubon Charter School	Record	Audubon Charter School	New Orleans, 70118City: Large	PK–8	Charter	862
McDonogh 35 Senior High School	Record	McDonogh 35 Senior High School	New Orleans, 70122City: Large	9–12	Charter	859
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech	Record	Dr Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech	New Orleans, 70117City: Large	PK–12	Charter	853
Bricolage Academy	Record	Bricolage Academy	New Orleans, 70119City: Large	PK–7	Charter	848

The Willow School

New Orleans, 70115 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,954 students

Morris Jeff Community School

New Orleans, 70119 / City: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter1,575 students

International School of Louisiana

New Orleans, 70130 / City: Large

ProfileKG–8Charter1,190 students

Edna Karr High School

New Orleans, 70131 / City: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,134 students

Warren Easton Charter High School

Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc.

New Orleans, 70119 / City: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,112 students

KIPP Morial

KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial

New Orleans, 70126 / City: Large

ProfilePK–8Charter1,068 students

KIPP East

KIPP East Community Primary

New Orleans, 70126 / City: Large

ProfilePK–8Charter1,064 students

Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans

New Orleans, 70115 / City: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter1,038 students

Benjamin Franklin High School

New Orleans, 70122 / City: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,034 students

Harriet Tubman Charter School

New Orleans, 70114 / City: Large

RecordPK–8Charter932 students

Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci

Martin Behrman Elementary School

New Orleans, 70114 / City: Large

RecordPK–8Charter918 students

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy

New Orleans, 70114 / City: Large

Record8–12Charter907 students

KIPP Leadership

New Orleans, 70117 / City: Large

RecordPK–8Charter894 students

Dorothy Height Charter School

Paul Habans Charter School

New Orleans, 70114 / City: Large

RecordPK–8Charter877 students

KIPP Central City

New Orleans, 70113 / City: Large

RecordPK–8Charter869 students

Eleanor McMain Secondary School

New Orleans, 70125 / City: Large

Record8–12Charter864 students

Audubon Charter School

New Orleans, 70118 / City: Large

RecordPK–8Charter862 students

McDonogh 35 Senior High School

New Orleans, 70122 / City: Large

Record9–12Charter859 students

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech

Dr Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech

New Orleans, 70117 / City: Large

RecordPK–12Charter853 students

Bricolage Academy

New Orleans, 70119 / City: Large

RecordPK–7Charter848 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,102

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 Orleans Parish?

Orleans Parish has a school score of 21/100, which is a lower 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 Orleans Parish?

The high school graduation rate in Orleans Parish is 71.8%, which is below 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 Orleans Parish spend per student?

Orleans Parish spends $7,102 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.

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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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