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%)
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 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), 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
1,338 Schools
# Students
9,293 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
820 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
St. Charles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
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 Students
24 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,080 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
2,922 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
32%
41%
# White Students
4,730 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
51%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
412 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
591
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
692
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
677
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
670
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
688
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
706
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
684
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
702
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
696
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
881
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
737
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
737
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
653
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,322 is higher than the state median of $15,129. 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 $14,469. 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
$15,129
Spending / Student
$20,113
$14,469
Best St. Charles Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Grades: 3-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
J.b. Martin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
434 South Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #33.
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Grades: 3-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #66.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Hahnville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Tiger Drive
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #88.
R.j. Vial Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Louisiana Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Grades: 3-5
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Albert Cammon Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1010.
R.k. Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #1111.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1212.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
1471 Wpa Road (hwy. 632)
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Grades: PK-2
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Grades: PK-2
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
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 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%), 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 $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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