Schools in St. James Parish, Louisiana (2025)
6 schools · 3,194 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 593.
St. James Parish, in Louisiana, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,194 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across St. James Parish's schools is 593, above the Louisiana median of 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Paulina Elementary School (81.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Vacherie Elementary School (78.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Gramercy Elementary School (76.4, top 25% of middle schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lutcher High School (908 students), Paulina Elementary School (657 students), St. James High School (593 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Vacherie (3), Paulina (1), Gramercy (1), Lutcher (1).
Ranked schools in St. James Parish
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 182Paulina Elementary SchoolPaulina · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 657 students
- 278Vacherie Elementary SchoolVacherie · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 376Gramercy Elementary SchoolGramercy · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 475Lutcher High SchoolLutcher · Public High77% Math proficiency · 908 students
- 572St. James High SchoolVacherie · Public High74% Math proficiency · 593 students
- 671Sixth Ward Elementary SchoolVacherie · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 269 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulina Elementary School Paulina · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 81.7 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 657 |
| 2 | Vacherie Elementary School Vacherie · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 3 | Gramercy Elementary School Gramercy · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 76.4 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 4 | Lutcher High School Lutcher · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 908 |
| 5 | St. James High School Vacherie · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 593 |
| 6 | Sixth Ward Elementary School Vacherie · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 269 |
Compare the top 4 schools in St. James Parish side by side →
Citys in St. James Parish
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in St. James Parish?
Paulina Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in St. James Parish with a Success Index (US) of 81.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish has 6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 3,194 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in St. James Parish?
The median Enrollment across schools in St. James Parish is 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.