Best Schools in Lafayette Parish, LA
Lafayette Parish, LA has a total of 65 schools including 18 high schools, 11 middle schools and 33 elementary schools. A total of 43,771 students attend Lafayette Parish, LA schools. On average, schools in Lafayette Parish score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lafayette Parish meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lafayette Parish, LA
Lafayette Parish, LA has 18 high schools with 15,081 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lafayette Parish score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lafayette Parish meet expectations.
1. Early College Academy
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
2. David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1388 Students
3. Lafayette High School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1852 Students
4. Southside High School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
5. O. Comeaux High School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students
6. Acadiana High School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students
7. Jcfa Lafayette
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Jcfa Lafayette • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
8. Carencro High School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
9. Northside High School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
10. Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette Parish, LA
Lafayette Parish, LA has 11 middle schools with 7,109 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lafayette Parish score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lafayette Parish meet expectations.
1. L.j. Alleman Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 952 Students
2. Edgar Martin Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
3. Youngsville Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
4. Broussard Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
5. Paul Breaux Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
6. Judice Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
7. Scott Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
8. Carencro Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 665 Students
9. Lafayette Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
10. Acadian Middle School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette Parish, LA
Lafayette Parish, LA has 33 elementary schools with 17,763 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lafayette Parish score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lafayette Parish exceed expectations.
1. Ernest Gallet Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
2. Green T. Lindon Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
3. Broadmoor Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
4. Myrtle Place Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
5. Woodvale Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
6. Milton Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1332 Students
7. Martial Billeaud Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
8. L. Leo Judice Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
9. Prairie Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
10. J. Wallace James Elementary School
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Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 939 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette Parish, LA has a total population of 241,753 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette Parish, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lafayette Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lafayette Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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