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6.9 avg / 10

Lafourche Parish School District

School District · Thibodaux, Louisiana

Students: 14,005
Teachers (FTE): 877
Estimated Scores: 13%

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

Math Proficiency 49.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lafourche Parish with test data.

District Details

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%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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