Iberia Parish School District
School District · New Iberia, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Iberia Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Iberia Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Delcambre High School
Delcambre · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Delcambre Elementary School
Delcambre · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belle Place Middle School
New Iberia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#17 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,572
$2,518 vs Louisiana median
District size
11,427 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Iberia Parish ranks #17 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Iberia Parish's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Delcambre High School (8.8/10), Delcambre Elementary School (8.6/10), and Belle Place Middle School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Iberia Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Iberia Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delcambre High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Delcambre Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Belle Place Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Iberia Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Coteau Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Belle Place Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Loreauville Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Loreauville High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Jefferson Island Road Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Anderson Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Iberia Parish
Iberia Parish is a New Iberia, Louisiana school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 11,427 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,572 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Iberia Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Delcambre High School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Iberia Parish students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Iberia Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Iberia Parish with test data.
Schools in Iberia Parish
23 schools Elementary Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- New Iberia
- Total Enrollment
- 11,427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 801
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Iberia Parish?
The average composite rating for Iberia Parish is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish spends $12,572 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Iberia Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Iberia Parish is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Iberia Parish?
Delcambre High School is the highest-rated school in Iberia Parish with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Iberia Parish?
Across schools in Iberia Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Iberia Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Iberia Parish has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
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Compare Iberia Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
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.
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