Lafourche Parish School District
School District · Thibodaux, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Lafourche Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lafourche 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.
Bayou Blue Elementary School
Houma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chackbay Elementary School
Thibodaux · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. Charles Elementary School
Thibodaux · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#13 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,912
$3,178 vs Louisiana median
District size
14,005 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Lafourche Parish ranks #13 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Lafourche Parish's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bayou Blue Elementary School (8.9/10), Chackbay Elementary School (8.8/10), and St. Charles Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Lafourche Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lafourche Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayou Blue Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Chackbay Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | St. Charles Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Bayou Community Academy Charter School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Sixth Ward Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Bayou Boeuf Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Lockport Upper Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Thibodaux Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Cut Off Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.2/10, Lafourche Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bayou Blue Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lafourche Parish students show an average math proficiency of 61.7% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
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 7.2/10. 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 Blue Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lafourche Parish with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lafourche Parish?
Across schools in Lafourche Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. 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 7.2/10 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 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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Compare Lafourche Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jefferson Parish (75)
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- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
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- Bossier Parish (34)
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- 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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