There were 726 12th grade students enrolled in St. Landry Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 12.4% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Beau Chene High School welcomed the most 12th grade students in the parish.
Within St. Landry Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, St. Landry Parish ranked 16th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 12th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | 156 | 20.2% | 774 |
| Eunice High School | 152 | 25.1% | 606 |
| Opelousas Senior High School | 128 | 18.4% | 695 |
| Northwest High School | 107 | 19.3% | 554 |
| Port Barre High School | 88 | 23.7% | 371 |
| North Central High School | 35 | 14.3% | 244 |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | 34 | 11.8% | 287 |
| Js Clark Leadership Academy | 26 | 6.7% | 390 |

