Best Public Schools in Cut Off, LA

Summary:

The city of Cut Off, Louisiana is home to two schools - South Lafourche High School and Cut Off Elementary School, both serving the Lafourche Parish district. These schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with South Lafourche High School ranking among the top 25% of Louisiana high schools and Cut Off Elementary consistently ranking in the top 35% of the state's elementary schools.

South Lafourche High School stands out with its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, high proficiency rates on LEAP/End of Course exams, and a graduation rate of 83.2% in 2022-2023, which exceeds the state average. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from #41 in 2022-2023 to #103 in 2024-2025. Cut Off Elementary School also demonstrates strong performance, with high proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, particularly in 4th and 5th grade Mathematics, where over 75% of students are proficient.

Both schools face economic challenges, with over 60% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the Cut Off community may be experiencing significant economic hardship. The schools' ability to maintain high academic standards despite these challenges is a testament to the dedication of their staff and the resilience of their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)				LEAP English Language Arts (2025)			LEAP Algebra I (2025)	LEAP Geometry (2025)	LEAP English II (2025)	LEAP U.S. History (2025)	LEAP English I (2025)	LEAP Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Cut Off Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	177 West 55th Street	Cut Off	70345	Lafourche Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 632-3116	395	28	14.3	62.5%	250 (63.3%)	9 (2.3%)	89 (22.5%)	9 (2.3%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	69.3	223^rd of 666 public elementary schools	66.5%		71.4	205^th of 675 public elementary schools	69.6%	18	72.0	83.0	78.0	78.0	65.0	69.0	73.0							$15,032
South Lafourche High School	Public	9-12	16911 East Main Street	Cut Off	70345	Lafourche Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 632-5721	990	52	18.9	59.8%	608 (61.4%)	24 (2.4%)	216 (21.8%)	20 (2.0%)	48 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (7.4%)	65.5	103^rd of 329 public high schools	68.7%		72.8	73^rd of 333 public high schools	78.1%	30								72.0	59.0	80.0	57.0	83.0	60.0	$11,273

Cities Near Cut Off

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Larose	3.69 mi	3	36^th
Galliano	5.41 mi	1	101^st
Golden Meadow	8.12 mi	3	55^th
Montegut	10.76 mi	3	44^th
Chauvin	14.54 mi	1	33^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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