Lafourche Parish School District
School District · Thibodaux, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#18 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,912
$3,178 vs Louisiana median
District size
14,005 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
About Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish is a Thibodaux, Louisiana school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 14,005 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $11,912 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Lafourche Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bayou Boeuf Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lafourche Parish students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lafourche Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lafourche Parish with test data.
Schools in Lafourche Parish
30 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Thibodaux
- Total Enrollment
- 14,005
- Teachers (FTE)
- 877
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish has 30 schools in total — 19 elementary, 7 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lafourche Parish?
The average composite rating for Lafourche Parish is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish spends $11,912 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lafourche Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lafourche Parish is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lafourche Parish?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lafourche Parish with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lafourche Parish?
Across schools in Lafourche Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lafourche Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Lafourche Parish has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 30 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Lafourche 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)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- 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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