St. Martin Parish Schools & Education
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in St. Martin Parish
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 dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge High School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Breaux Bridge, 70517Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 851 |
| Cecilia High School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Cecilia, 70521Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 788 |
| Cecilia Primary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Cecilia, 70521Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 693 |
| St. Martinville Senior High School | Record | St. Martin Parish | St. Martinville, 70582Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 610 |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Cecilia, 70521Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 599 |
| Teche Elementary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Cecilia, 70521Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Breaux Bridge Primary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Breaux Bridge, 70517Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 571 |
| St. Martinville Primary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | St. Martinville, 70582Town: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 498 |
| Breaux Bridge Junior High School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Breaux Bridge, 70517Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 397 |
| Parks Primary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Parks, 70582Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 386 |
| St. Martinville Junior High School | Record | St. Martin Parish | St. Martinville, 70582Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 385 |
| Early Learning Center | Record | St. Martin Parish | St. Martinville, 70582Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 381 |
| Breaux Bridge Elementary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Breaux Bridge, 70517Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 367 |
| Parks Middle School | Record | St. Martin Parish | St. Martinville, 70582Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 294 |
| Stephensville Elementary School | Record | St. Martin Parish | Morgan City, 70380Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 124 |
| Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville | Record | Office of Juvenile Justice | Saint Martinville, 70582Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 26 |
Breaux Bridge High School
St. Martin Parish
Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Rural: Fringe
St. Martinville Senior High School
St. Martin Parish
St. Martinville, 70582 / Town: Fringe
Breaux Bridge Primary School
St. Martin Parish
Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Town: Fringe
St. Martinville Primary School
St. Martin Parish
St. Martinville, 70582 / Town: Fringe
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
St. Martin Parish
Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Town: Fringe
St. Martinville Junior High School
St. Martin Parish
St. Martinville, 70582 / Rural: Fringe
Early Learning Center
St. Martin Parish
St. Martinville, 70582 / Town: Fringe
Breaux Bridge Elementary School
St. Martin Parish
Breaux Bridge, 70517 / Town: Fringe
Parks Middle School
St. Martin Parish
St. Martinville, 70582 / Rural: Fringe
Stephensville Elementary School
St. Martin Parish
Morgan City, 70380 / Rural: Fringe
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Office of Juvenile Justice
Saint Martinville, 70582 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,133
State avg $7,881
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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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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.