Top Rankings
St. Charles Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,293 students in St. Charles Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Charles Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
9,293 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
820 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Charles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
32%
41%
% White
51%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,322 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,113 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,322
$15,176
Spending / Student
$20,113
$14,514
Best St. Charles Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Gr: 3-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
J.b. Martin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
434 South Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Gr: 3-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hahnville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Tiger Drive
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
R.j. Vial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Louisiana Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Gr: 3-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Albert Cammon Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 467-4536
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 467-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
R.k. Smith Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1471 Wpa Road (hwy. 632)
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Gr: PK-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Gr: PK-2 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Charles Parish School District?
St. Charles Parish School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,293 students.
What is the rank of St. Charles Parish School District?
St. Charles Parish School District is ranked #21 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Parish School District?
51% of St. Charles Parish School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Charles Parish School District?
St. Charles Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St. Charles Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,113 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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