For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,345 students in Lafourche Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lafourche Parish, LA are South Lafourche High School, Central Lafourche High School and Thibodaux 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 28% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lafourche Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Lafourche Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Lafourche High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafourche Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lafourche High School
(Math: 33% | 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
| 1,095 students
Rank: #22.
Central Lafourche High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4820 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #33.
Thibodaux High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1355 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4071
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4071
Grades: 9-12
| 1,369 students
Rank: #44.
Virtual Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Grades: K-12
| 487 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) 443-6694
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 443-6694
Grades: K-12
| 68 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
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility (Closed 2021)
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 2021)
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 South Lafourche High School, Central Lafourche High School and Thibodaux High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafourche Parish, LA?
5 public high schools are located in Lafourche Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafourche Parish, LA?
Lafourche Parish, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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