For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,401 students in Lafourche Parish, LA. The top ranked public high schools in Lafourche Parish, LA are Central Lafourche High School, Thibodaux High School and South Lafourche High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafourche Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lafourche Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lafourche Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Lafourche High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafourche Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Lafourche High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4820 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #22.
Thibodaux High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4071
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4071
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #33.
South Lafourche High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16911 East Main Street
Cut Off, LA 70345
(985) 632-5721
Cut Off, LA 70345
(985) 632-5721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #44.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Lafourche Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Bayou Region (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
942 Hwy 90 East
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-1553
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-1553
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
802 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 Veterans Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 448-1436
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 448-1436
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Peltier-lawless Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
690 East First Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(504) 449-5181
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(504) 449-5181
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafourche Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafourche Parish, LA include Central Lafourche High School, Thibodaux High School and South Lafourche High School. Lafourche Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Lafourche Parish?
5 public high schools are located in Lafourche Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lafourche Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lafourche Parish include: Central Lafourche High School vs. Thibodaux High School, Thibodaux High School vs. Central Lafourche High School, South Lafourche High School vs. Thibodaux High School
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