St. Charles Parish School District
School District · Luling, Louisiana
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,961
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,961
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating St. Charles Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Charles 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.
New Sarpy Elementary School
Destrehan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Norco Elementary School
Norco · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Destrehan · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#4 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,961
+$7,871 vs Louisiana median
District size
9,293 students
Larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
St. Charles Parish ranks #4 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. St. Charles Parish's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Sarpy Elementary School (9.4/10), Norco Elementary School (9.1/10), and Harry M. Hurst Middle School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 St. Charles Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Charles Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Sarpy Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Norco Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Harry M. Hurst Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Mimosa Park Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | J.b. Martin Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | R.k. Smith Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Albert Cammon Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | R.j. Vial Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Destrehan High School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish is a Luling, Louisiana school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 9,293 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $22,961 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, St. Charles Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Sarpy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, St. Charles Parish students show an average math proficiency of 67.7% and ELA proficiency of 69.9%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Charles Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Charles Parish with test data.
Schools in St. Charles Parish
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Luling
- Total Enrollment
- 9,293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 821
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Charles Parish?
St. Charles Parish has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Charles Parish?
The average composite rating for St. Charles Parish is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Charles Parish?
St. Charles Parish spends $22,961 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Charles Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Charles Parish is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Charles Parish?
New Sarpy Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St. Charles Parish with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in St. Charles Parish?
Across schools in St. Charles Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Charles Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
St. Charles Parish has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 15 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.9%
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Compare St. Charles 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)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- 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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