There were 830 ninth grade students enrolled in St. Landry Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 14% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Beau Chene High School welcomed the most ninth 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.
St. Landry Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in St. Landry Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | 217 | 28% | 774 |
| Northwest High School | 168 | 30.3% | 554 |
| Eunice High School | 133 | 21.9% | 606 |
| Opelousas Senior High School | 124 | 17.8% | 695 |
| Port Barre High School | 73 | 19.7% | 371 |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | 54 | 18.8% | 287 |
| Js Clark Leadership Academy | 42 | 10.8% | 390 |
| North Central High School | 19 | 7.8% | 244 |
