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St. Mary Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
21
Schools
8,054
Students
$13,817
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
68.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. Mary Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 8,054 students across 21 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,817 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (21)
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berwick High School09–12514
Franklin Senior High School09–12297
Morgan City High School09–12732
Patterson High School09–12452
West St. Mary High School09–12342
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Centerville High SchoolPK–12504
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,817Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
42%
State
40.8%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal
17.0%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
8,054
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary Parish has 21 public schools, serving a total of 8,054 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Mary Parish?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Mary Parish spend per student?
St. Mary Parish spends $13,817 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Mary Parish?
68% of students in St. Mary Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Mary Parish?
No, St. Mary Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Mary Parish serve?
St. Mary Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Mary Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Mary Parish is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.