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Terrebonne Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
31
Schools
15,772
Students
$16,995
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
61.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Terrebonne Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 15,772 students across 31 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,995 is above average for a US public school district. 61% 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 44/100.

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All Schools (31)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Caldwell Middle School04–06298
Evergreen Junior High School07–08699
Grand Caillou Middle School05–08318
Houma Junior High School07–08729
Lacache Middle School05–08304
Montegut Middle School05–08500
Oaklawn Middle School05–08587
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
School for Exceptional ChildrenPK–1228
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,995+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
45%
State
39.0%
Local (property tax)
44.6%
Federal
16.4%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (45%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
15,772
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,995 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Terrebonne Parish has 31 public schools, serving a total of 15,772 students.
What is the graduation rate for Terrebonne Parish?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Terrebonne Parish spend per student?
Terrebonne Parish spends $16,995 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Terrebonne Parish?
61% of students in Terrebonne Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Terrebonne Parish?
No, Terrebonne Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Terrebonne Parish serve?
Terrebonne Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Terrebonne Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Terrebonne Parish is 44/100. 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.