St. James Parish Schools & Education
St. James Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
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
$10,104
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#27
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: St. James Parish
Measured School Summary
St. James Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
St. James Parish spends $10,104 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 14% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 28% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read St. James 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
6 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,104
$2,223 above the state average
School coverage
6
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. James Parish has 6 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. James 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.
Small-system county
St. James Parish has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#27
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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. James Parish
Elementary to high school visible
3,537 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
St. James Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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. James 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. James 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 Schooling in St. James
St. James Parish operates six public schools that serve 3,537 students across a single school district. The infrastructure is evenly distributed with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools to support its student body.
St. James Parish School District
The St. James Parish School District manages all education in the county with no charter schools in the mix. The district features Lutcher High School as its largest campus, serving over 1,000 students in grades 7-12.
Town-Centered Schools with Rural Roots
The parish features four town-based schools and two rural campuses, with a healthy average enrollment of 590 students. Paulina Elementary stands out as a major primary hub with 774 students, while St. James High offers a mid-sized secondary environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in St. James Parish
Reported Enrollment
3,537
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in St. James Parish
6 Public Schools in St. James Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher High School | Profile | St. James Parish | Lutcher, 70071Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 1,043 |
| Paulina Elementary School | Record | St. James Parish | Paulina, 70763Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 774 |
| St. James High School | Record | St. James Parish | Vacherie, 70090Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 634 |
| Gramercy Elementary School | Record | St. James Parish | Gramercy, 70052Town: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 410 |
| Vacherie Elementary School | Record | St. James Parish | Vacherie, 70090Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 386 |
| Sixth Ward Elementary School | Record | St. James Parish | Vacherie, 70090Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 290 |
Lutcher High School
St. James Parish
Lutcher, 70071 / Town: Fringe
Vacherie Elementary School
St. James Parish
Vacherie, 70090 / Town: Fringe
Sixth Ward Elementary School
St. James Parish
Vacherie, 70090 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,104
State avg $7,881
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Schools in St. James Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. James Parish, Louisiana?
St. James Parish operates six public schools that serve 3,537 students across a single school district. The infrastructure is evenly distributed with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools to support its student body.
What are the major school districts in St. James Parish, Louisiana?
The St. James Parish School District manages all education in the county with no charter schools in the mix. The district features Lutcher High School as its largest campus, serving over 1,000 students in grades 7-12.
What is the school experience like in St. James Parish?
The parish features four town-based schools and two rural campuses, with a healthy average enrollment of 590 students. Paulina Elementary stands out as a major primary hub with 774 students, while St. James High offers a mid-sized secondary environment.
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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.