For the 2025 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, South Terrebonne High School and School For Exceptional Children. 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 38% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Terrebonne Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Terrebonne Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Terrebonne High School, with 90-94% 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Terrebonne Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: #22.
South Terrebonne High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3879 Hwy. 24
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4834
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4834
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
H. L. Bourgeois High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#1 Reservation Court
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 872-3277
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 872-3277
Grades: 9-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #55.
Ellender Memorial High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Terrebonne Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Andrew Price Tapps (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1849 West Park
Schriever, LA 70395
(985) 868-3105
Schriever, LA 70395
(985) 868-3105
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
208 Dr Hugh St Martin Rd
Chauvin, LA 70344
(985) 594-2570
Chauvin, LA 70344
(985) 594-2570
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
621 Bayou Dularge Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
222 Connely Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Grades: PK-3
| 336 students
East Street School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
609 East St
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Ecole Pointe-au-chien (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1558 Hwy 665
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Grades: PK-4
| 9 students
700 Hibernia Place
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Grades: 5-6
| 301 students
5001 Bayou Black Dr
Gibson, LA 70356
(985) 575-3261
Gibson, LA 70356
(985) 575-3261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3181 Grand Caillou Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
1236 Hwy. 665
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 594-2131
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 594-2131
Grades: PK-4
| 94 students
7573 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, South Terrebonne High School and School For Exceptional Children.
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 55% (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, Ellender Memorial High School vs. Terrebonne High School, South Terrebonne High School vs. Terrebonne High School
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