For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,617 students in Terrebonne Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Terrebonne Parish, LA are Terrebonne High School, School For Exceptional Children and South Terrebonne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrebonne 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 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Terrebonne Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Terrebonne Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is H. L. Bourgeois High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Terrebonne Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
South Terrebonne High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3879 Hwy. 24
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4834
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4834
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
H. L. Bourgeois High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Reservation Court
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 303-4805
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 303-4805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Ellender Memorial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Terrebonne Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Terrebonne Parish, LA include Terrebonne High School, School For Exceptional Children and South Terrebonne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Terrebonne Parish?
6 public high schools are located in Terrebonne Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrebonne Parish?
Terrebonne Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 54% 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 Terrebonne Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Terrebonne Parish include: H. L. Bourgeois High School vs. Terrebonne High School, South Terrebonne High School vs. Terrebonne High School, Ellender Memorial High School vs. Terrebonne High School
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