Best Schools in St. James Parish, LA
St. James Parish, LA has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,386 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in St. James Parish greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. James Parish, LA
The top high schools in St. James Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Projected Test Scores
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
The top middle schools in St. James Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in St. James Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
2. Sorrento Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
3. Paulina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 774 Students
4. Vacherie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 386 Students
5. St Peter Chanel Interparochial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter Chanel Interparochial School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 314 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit St. James Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. James Parish, LA
How many schools are in St. James Parish, LA?
St. James Parish, LA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,386 students in total.
How do schools in St. James Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in St. James Parish score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in St. James Parish greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. James Parish?
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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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 35%
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