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6.5 avg / 10

Terrebonne Parish School District

School District · Houma, Louisiana

Students: 15,624
Teachers (FTE): 1,014

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

30

18 elem, 7 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,613

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#27 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,613

$1,477 vs Louisiana median

District size

15,624 students

Much larger than Louisiana median

About Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish is a Houma, Louisiana school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 15,624 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $13,613 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Terrebonne Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Grand Caillou Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Terrebonne Parish students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.

The district includes 18 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Terrebonne Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.0%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Terrebonne Parish with test data.

District Details

City
Houma
Total Enrollment
15,624
Teachers (FTE)
1,014
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Terrebonne Parish?

Terrebonne Parish has 30 schools in total — 18 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Terrebonne Parish?

The average composite rating for Terrebonne 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 per-pupil spending in Terrebonne Parish?

Terrebonne Parish spends $13,613 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Terrebonne Parish?

The average student-teacher ratio in Terrebonne Parish is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Terrebonne Parish?

Grand Caillou Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Terrebonne Parish with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Terrebonne Parish?

Across schools in Terrebonne Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Terrebonne Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?

Terrebonne Parish has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
44.0%
ELA Proficiency
53.6%

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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