There were 766 12th grade students enrolled in Lafourche Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 3.8% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Thibodaux High School welcomed the most 12th grade students in the parish.
Within Lafourche Parish schools, the most students were found in third grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Lafourche Parish ranked 15th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Lafourche Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Lafourche Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 12th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux High School | 263 | 19.7% | 1,335 |
| Central Lafourche High School | 247 | 19.9% | 1,244 |
| South Lafourche High School | 219 | 21.9% | 1,001 |
| Virtual Academy of Lafourche | 37 | 7.7% | 479 |
