For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,267 students in St. Mary Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Mary Parish, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Berwick High School and Franklin Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Mary Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in St. Mary Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
St. Mary Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Mary Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Berwick High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Pattie Drive
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8450
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
West St. Mary High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Morgan City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Centerville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9225 Highway 182 West
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Patterson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. Mary Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Mary Parish, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Berwick High School and Franklin Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Mary Parish?
7 public high schools are located in St. Mary Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Mary Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Mary Parish include: West St. Mary High School vs. Franklin Senior High School, V. B. Glencoe Charter School vs. Centerville High School, Franklin Senior High School vs. West St. Mary High School
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