Best Schools in St. James Parish, LA
St. James Parish, LA has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 10,741 students attend St. James Parish, LA schools. On average, schools in St. James Parish score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in St. James Parish exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in St. James Parish, LA
St. James Parish, LA has 4 high schools with 5,542 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 St. James Parish score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in St. James Parish meet expectations.
1. St. Amant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2411 Students
2. Lutcher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1043 Students
3. Thibodaux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
4. 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 Parish, LA
St. James Parish, LA has 2 middle schools with 827 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 St. James Parish score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in St. James Parish exceed expectations.
1. Sixth Ward Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
2. St. Amant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
3. Gramercy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 410 Students
4. 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 Parish, LA
St. James Parish, LA has 10 elementary schools with 4,372 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 St. James Parish score 37% 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 St. James Parish exceed expectations.
1. Bayou Community Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 515 Students
2. Sorrento Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
3. Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
4. Paulina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 774 Students
5. Vacherie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 386 Students
6. Napoleonville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Assumption Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 408 Students
7. St Peter Chanel Interparochial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter Chanel Interparochial School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 314 Students
8. Donaldsonville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 432 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. James Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. James Parish, LA has a total population of 20,192 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. James 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 St. James Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. James Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. James Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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