St. Tammany Parish Schools & Education
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
46/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,409
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
46/100
Higher = better
State avg 53/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#42
of 64 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: St. Tammany Parish
School Verdict
St. Tammany Parish has average school quality (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, indicating room for improvement in student outcomes.
Funding Context
St. Tammany Parish spends $8,409 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for St. Tammany Parish is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Extensive Schooling in St. Tammany
St. Tammany Parish operates a massive network of 56 public schools, serving nearly 40,000 students. The infrastructure is heavily weighted toward early education, featuring 29 elementary schools and 19 middle schools.
Investing in Large-Scale Success
The parish spends $8,409 per pupil, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of $7,881. While the graduation rate of 84.0% is slightly below the state average, the parish maintains a strong composite school score of 53.4.
A Dominant District with Modern Options
The St. Tammany Parish district manages 55 schools and 39,559 students, making it one of the largest in the region. Louisiana Key Academy operates as a specialized charter option, though it represents less than 2% of the local schools.
Suburban Living and High-Capacity Campuses
Forty schools are located in suburban areas, where the average enrollment is a high 709 students per campus. Mandeville High School is the largest in the parish, serving 2,259 students in a bustling secondary environment.
Suburban Excellence for Growing Families
St. Tammany is a premier destination for those seeking a suburban lifestyle backed by significant educational investment. Consider homes in Mandeville or Slidell to be near some of the state's largest and most active school communities.
School Overview
Total Schools
56
in St. Tammany Parish
Total Enrollment
39,679
students
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
2 School Districts in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish
Louisiana Key Academy
56 Public Schools in St. Tammany Parish
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 2,259 |
| Slidell High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 1,883 |
| Northshore High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 1,681 |
| Fontainebleau High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 1,677 |
| Covington High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 1,660 |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | St. Tammany Parish | 3–6 | Primary | 1,505 |
| Salmen High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 1,216 |
| Madisonville Elementary School | St. Tammany Parish | PK–2 | Primary | 1,145 |
| W.L. Abney Elementary School | St. Tammany Parish | 1–5 | Primary | 1,094 |
| Lakeshore High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 949 |
| Little Oak Middle School | St. Tammany Parish | 4–6 | Middle | 929 |
| Fontainebleau Junior High School | St. Tammany Parish | 7–8 | Middle | 877 |
| Henry Mayfield Elementary School | St. Tammany Parish | PK–6 | Primary | 832 |
| Pearl River High School | St. Tammany Parish | 9–12 | High | 830 |
| Slidell Junior High School | St. Tammany Parish | 7–8 | Middle | 823 |
| St. Tammany Junior High School | St. Tammany Parish | 6–8 | Middle | 793 |
| Lee Road Junior High School | St. Tammany Parish | PK–8 | Primary | 788 |
| Bonne Ecole Elementary School | St. Tammany Parish | PK–6 | Primary | 763 |
| Pontchartrain Elementary School | St. Tammany Parish | PK–3 | Primary | 748 |
| Boyet Junior High School | St. Tammany Parish | 7–8 | Middle | 725 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,409
State avg $7,881
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Schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana?
St. Tammany Parish operates a massive network of 56 public schools, serving nearly 40,000 students. The infrastructure is heavily weighted toward early education, featuring 29 elementary schools and 19 middle schools.
How do schools in St. Tammany Parish perform academically?
The parish spends $8,409 per pupil, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of $7,881. While the graduation rate of 84.0% is slightly below the state average, the parish maintains a strong composite school score of 53.4.
What are the major school districts in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana?
The St. Tammany Parish district manages 55 schools and 39,559 students, making it one of the largest in the region. Louisiana Key Academy operates as a specialized charter option, though it represents less than 2% of the local schools.
What is the school experience like in St. Tammany Parish?
Forty schools are located in suburban areas, where the average enrollment is a high 709 students per campus. Mandeville High School is the largest in the parish, serving 2,259 students in a bustling secondary environment.
How can I find homes near good schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana?
St. Tammany is a premier destination for those seeking a suburban lifestyle backed by significant educational investment. Consider homes in Mandeville or Slidell to be near some of the state's largest and most active school communities.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.