Best Schools in St. James, LA
St. James, LA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,801 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in St. James exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. James, LA
The top high schools in St. James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lutcher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1043 Students
2. St. James High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 634 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. James, LA
The top middle schools in St. James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Napoleonville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Assumption Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 266 Students
2. Sixth Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. James, LA
The top elementary schools in St. James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paulina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 774 Students
2. Vacherie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 386 Students
3. Napoleonville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Assumption Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. James, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. James, LA has a total population of 1,010 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. James, 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 St. James, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. James, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. James, 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 St. James, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. James, LA
How many schools are in St. James, LA?
St. James, LA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,801 students in total.
How do schools in St. James perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in St. James score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in St. James exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. James?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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