Lutcher High School vs St. James High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lutcher High School
Lutcher · Public high · Grades 7–12
908 students
St. James High School
Vacherie · Public high · Grades 7–12
593 students
| Measure | Lutcher High School Lutcher, Louisiana | St. James High School Vacherie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 246 | #53 of 246 |
| National rank | #2199 of 16,910 | #2724 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 908 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| city | Lutcher | Vacherie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lutcher High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 72.4).
- •Lutcher High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •St. James High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Lutcher High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 71.5%).
- •St. James High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
- •Lutcher High School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 593.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lutcher High School better than St. James High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lutcher High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 72.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lutcher High School and St. James High School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Lutcher and Vacherie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lutcher High School: 908. St. James High School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lutcher High School and St. James High School rank in Louisiana?
Lutcher High School is 39th of 246 and St. James High School is 53rd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).