Best Public Schools in Raceland, LA

The city of Raceland, Louisiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lafourche Parish school district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and socioeconomically challenged schools in the Raceland area.

Central Lafourche High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Louisiana and maintaining a 4-star rating. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding district and state averages in several subjects. In contrast, the two Raceland elementary schools and Raceland Middle School face socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Across the Raceland schools, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the underlying causes of high absenteeism. Despite these challenges, the Lafourche Parish school district as a whole is ranked 16th out of 118 districts in Louisiana, indicating a relatively strong overall district performance.