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St. Martin Parish Schools & Education

School Score

25/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower 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

$6,133

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

25/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#59

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: St. Martin Parish

Measured School Summary

St. Martin Parish faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,133 per pupil, St. Martin Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 52% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read St. Martin 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

16 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

25/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #59 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

1.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,133

$1,748 below the state average

School coverage

16

1 district 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

St. Martin Parish has 16 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.

Parent decision brief

What St. Martin 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. Martin Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 16 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#59

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 28 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.

St. Martin Parish

Elementary to high school visible

7,537 students

Elementary 8Middle 4High 3Other 0

15 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

St. Martin 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. Martin 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. Martin 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.

Streamlined Schooling in St. Martin Parish

St. Martin Parish operates a focused network of 16 public schools serving 7,563 students. The system is balanced between eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools under a single unified district.

Graduation Rates Meet the National Average

The parish achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, matching the national average and outperforming the Louisiana state average of 85.4%. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,133, which is significantly lower than the national benchmark of $13,000.

The Unified St. Martin Parish District

The St. Martin Parish district oversees nearly all local students, with 7,537 enrolled in its 15 primary campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, ensuring a traditional public school experience for all families.

Town-Centered Schools and Mid-Sized Campuses

Most students attend one of the 10 schools located in town settings, while six schools serve the surrounding rural areas. Breaux Bridge High School leads the parish in enrollment with 851 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 473.

School Overview

Total Schools

16

in St. Martin Parish

Reported Enrollment

7,563

16 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle4
High4
Other0

1 School District in St. Martin Parish

St. Martin Parish

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15 schools
7,537 students enrolled
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16 Public Schools in St. Martin Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

Breaux Bridge High School

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High851 students

Cecilia High School

St. Martin Parish

Cecilia, 70521 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High788 students

Cecilia Primary School

St. Martin Parish

Cecilia, 70521 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary693 students

St. Martinville Senior High School

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville, 70582 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High610 students

Cecilia Junior High School

St. Martin Parish

Cecilia, 70521 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle599 students

Teche Elementary School

St. Martin Parish

Cecilia, 70521 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary593 students

Breaux Bridge Primary School

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary571 students

St. Martinville Primary School

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville, 70582 / Town: Fringe

Record2–5Primary498 students

Breaux Bridge Junior High School

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle397 students

Parks Primary School

St. Martin Parish

Parks, 70582 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary386 students

St. Martinville Junior High School

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville, 70582 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle385 students

Early Learning Center

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville, 70582 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–1Primary381 students

Breaux Bridge Elementary School

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Town: Fringe

Record3–5Primary367 students

Parks Middle School

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville, 70582 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–8Middle294 students

Stephensville Elementary School

St. Martin Parish

Morgan City, 70380 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary124 students

Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville

Office of Juvenile Justice

Saint Martinville, 70582 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative26 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,133

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 St. Martin Parish?
St. Martin Parish has a school score of 25/100, 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 St. Martin Parish?
The high school graduation rate in St. Martin Parish is 87.0%, 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 St. Martin Parish spend per student?
St. Martin Parish spends $6,133 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 St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana?

St. Martin Parish operates a focused network of 16 public schools serving 7,563 students. The system is balanced between eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools under a single unified district.

How do schools in St. Martin Parish perform academically?

The parish achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, matching the national average and outperforming the Louisiana state average of 85.4%. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,133, which is significantly lower than the national benchmark of $13,000.

What are the major school districts in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana?

The St. Martin Parish district oversees nearly all local students, with 7,537 enrolled in its 15 primary campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, ensuring a traditional public school experience for all families.

What is the school experience like in St. Martin Parish?

Most students attend one of the 10 schools located in town settings, while six schools serve the surrounding rural areas. Breaux Bridge High School leads the parish in enrollment with 851 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 473.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.