St. Charles Parish Schools & Education
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,899
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#23
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: St. Charles Parish
Measured School Summary
St. Charles Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
St. Charles Parish spends $10,899 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 38% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read St. Charles 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
15 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,899
$3,018 above the state average
School coverage
15
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
St. Charles Parish has 15 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 St. Charles 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
St. Charles Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#23
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
St. Charles Parish
Elementary to high school visible
9,496 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
St. Charles Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 Model for Educational Infrastructure
St. Charles Parish operates 15 public schools serving 9,496 students within its single school district. The parish provides a comprehensive ladder of learning with nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools.
St. Charles Parish District Excellence
Managed by a single district, the system includes large, well-resourced campuses like Hahnville High and Destrehan High, each serving nearly 1,500 students. There are no charter schools in the parish, as the traditional public system maintains high standards for all students.
The Best of Suburbia and Rural Life
The parish offers a mix of 10 suburban and five rural schools, with an average school size of 633 students. Large secondary schools are balanced by community-centered primary sites like Luling Elementary, which serves 734 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in St. Charles Parish
Reported Enrollment
9,496
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in St. Charles Parish
15 Public Schools in St. Charles 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hahnville High School | Profile | St. Charles Parish | Boutte, 70039Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,491 |
| Destrehan High School | Profile | St. Charles Parish | Destrehan, 70047Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,482 |
| J.B. Martin Middle School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Paradis, 70080Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 772 |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Destrehan, 70047Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 760 |
| Luling Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Luling, 70070Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 734 |
| St. Rose Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | St. Rose, 70087Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 617 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Luling, 70070Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 565 |
| Mimosa Park Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Luling, 70070Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 542 |
| Norco Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Norco, 70079Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Destrehan, 70047Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 427 |
| New Sarpy Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Destrehan, 70047Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 426 |
| R.K. Smith Middle School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Luling, 70070Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 342 |
| Albert Cammon Middle School | Record | St. Charles Parish | St. Rose, 70087Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 307 |
| Allemands Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Des Allemands, 70030Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 285 |
| R.J. Vial Elementary School | Record | St. Charles Parish | Paradis, 70080Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 216 |
Hahnville High School
St. Charles Parish
Boutte, 70039 / Rural: Fringe
Destrehan High School
St. Charles Parish
Destrehan, 70047 / Suburb: Large
J.B. Martin Middle School
St. Charles Parish
Paradis, 70080 / Rural: Fringe
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
St. Charles Parish
Destrehan, 70047 / Suburb: Large
Luling Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Luling, 70070 / Suburb: Large
St. Rose Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
St. Rose, 70087 / Suburb: Large
Lakewood Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Luling, 70070 / Suburb: Large
Mimosa Park Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Luling, 70070 / Suburb: Large
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Destrehan, 70047 / Suburb: Large
New Sarpy Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Destrehan, 70047 / Suburb: Large
Albert Cammon Middle School
St. Charles Parish
St. Rose, 70087 / Suburb: Large
Allemands Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Des Allemands, 70030 / Rural: Fringe
R.J. Vial Elementary School
St. Charles Parish
Paradis, 70080 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,899
State avg $7,881
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Schools in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana?
St. Charles Parish operates 15 public schools serving 9,496 students within its single school district. The parish provides a comprehensive ladder of learning with nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana?
Managed by a single district, the system includes large, well-resourced campuses like Hahnville High and Destrehan High, each serving nearly 1,500 students. There are no charter schools in the parish, as the traditional public system maintains high standards for all students.
What is the school experience like in St. Charles Parish?
The parish offers a mix of 10 suburban and five rural schools, with an average school size of 633 students. Large secondary schools are balanced by community-centered primary sites like Luling Elementary, which serves 734 students.
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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.