For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,228 students in Houma, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Houma, LA are Terrebonne High School, Ellender Memorial High School and School For Exceptional Children. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houma, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Houma have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Houma, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellender Memorial High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Houma, LA Public High Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrebonne High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 1,313 students
Rank: #22.
Ellender Memorial High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 868-7903
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 868-7903
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #33.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-2496
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-2496
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 851-1163
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 851-1163
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Houma, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
621 Bayou Dularge Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
222 Connely Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Grades: PK-3
| 336 students
East Street School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
609 East St
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
700 Hibernia Place
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Grades: 5-6
| 301 students
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3181 Grand Caillou Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
7573 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houma, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Houma, LA include Terrebonne High School, Ellender Memorial High School and School For Exceptional Children.
How many public high schools are located in Houma, LA?
4 public high schools are located in Houma, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Houma, LA?
Houma, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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