For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,597 students in St. James Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. James Parish, LA are Lutcher High School and St. James High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. James Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in St. James Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. James Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lutcher High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
St. James High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in St. James Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. James Parish, LA include Lutcher High School and St. James High School.
How many public middle schools are located in St. James Parish?
2 public middle schools are located in St. James Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in St. James Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St. James Parish include: Lutcher High School vs. St. James High School, St. James High School vs. Lutcher High School
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