St. Mary Parish School District
School District · Centerville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
21
10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
7,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
21
10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
7,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating St. Mary Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Mary 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.
Franklin Junior High School
Franklin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
Baldwin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Patterson Junior High School
Patterson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#30 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,177
$913 vs Louisiana median
District size
7,794 students
Larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
St. Mary Parish ranks #30 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. St. Mary Parish's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Franklin Junior High School (8.3/10), B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School (8.3/10), and Patterson Junior High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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. Mary Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Mary Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Junior High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Patterson Junior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bayou Vista Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Berwick Junior High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin Senior High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Berwick Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Centerville High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Morgan City Junior High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Raintree Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Mary Parish
St. Mary Parish is a Centerville, Louisiana school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 7,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $14,177 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, St. Mary Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Franklin Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, St. Mary Parish students show an average math proficiency of 56.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Mary Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Mary Parish with test data.
Schools in St. Mary Parish
21 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools5
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Centerville
- Total Enrollment
- 7,794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 587
- District spending per student
- $14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary Parish has 21 schools in total — 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Mary Parish?
The average composite rating for St. Mary Parish is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary Parish's district-level spending was $14,177 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Mary Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Mary Parish is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Mary Parish?
Franklin Junior High School is the highest-rated school in St. Mary Parish with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in St. Mary Parish?
Across schools in St. Mary Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Mary Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
St. Mary Parish has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 21 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare St. Mary 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)
- 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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