Best Schools in Morgan City, Louisiana
9 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Morgan City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Stephensville Elementary School
Elementary · St. Martin Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Elementary · St. Mary Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Morgan City Junior High School
Middle · St. Mary Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Morgan City for 2026 are Stephensville Elementary School (9.2/10), Bayou Vista Elementary School (7.9/10), and Morgan City Junior High School (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$138,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$138,300
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Morgan City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Morgan City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephensville Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Bayou Vista Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Morgan City Junior High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Wyandotte Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Catholic School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Bayou L'ourse Primary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Morgan City High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Julia B. Maitland School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | M.e. Norman Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $54,504
- Median home value
- $138,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
22% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Morgan City compares
Louisiana rank
#70 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Louisiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$55k
93% of Louisiana median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Morgan City, Louisiana
Morgan City, Louisiana is home to 9 schools, including 8 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Morgan City show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Morgan City is Stephensville Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Morgan City is served by 3 school districts: Assumption Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish. These districts collectively serve 17,952 students.
Morgan City's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $54,504. The poverty rate in the area is 20.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109 students · Pre-K–8th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 353 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 342 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 155 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.5 |
| 5 | 204 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 |
| 6 | 370 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 711 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Central Catholic School
Private
216 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 | ||
Schools in Morgan City
Morgan City, Louisiana · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$54,504
Median Home Value
$138,300
Median Rent
$876/mo
Population
21,043
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Community Profile
Morgan City has a median household income of $54,504. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $138,300, with a median rent of $876/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Louisiana
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
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Common questions about schools in Morgan City, Louisiana
How many schools are in Morgan City, Louisiana?
Morgan City has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Morgan City is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Morgan City on MySchoolScout is Stephensville Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Morgan City on MySchoolScout is Stephensville Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Morgan City on MySchoolScout is Morgan City Junior High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The top-ranked high school in Morgan City on MySchoolScout is Central Catholic School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Morgan City, Louisiana?
Morgan City is served by 3 school districts: Assumption Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish.
What is the education level in Morgan City, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Morgan City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The median household income in Morgan City is approximately $54,504 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Morgan City, Louisiana?
Yes, Morgan City has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Central Catholic School with a score of 6.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morgan City, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Morgan City is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Morgan City, Louisiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.