Terrebonne Parish, LA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish Schools, which go by the Terrebonne Parish School District, is the sole public school system in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, the district oversees a network of several dozen schools spread across the parish, including elementary schools, middle or junior high schools, and high schools, along with a specialized center for exceptional children and a career and technical high school. The district's range is wide, and the enrollment, while substantial, has been under pressure.

The student body is diverse in composition. White students make up roughly half of the population, with Black students representing about a quarter of the total. Hispanic students, students identifying as two or more races, and American Indian or Alaska Native students each form smaller but present groups within the schools. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the proportion of students with disabilities or those learning English, was not available in the provided data. A family looking into the district may want to inquire directly with the schools about these student support figures.

Academically, the district's performance on the LEAP 2025 state assessments for grades three through eight shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, roughly half of students scored at the proficient level or above, a middle ground that reflects a solid base of literacy instruction. Mathematics proficiency was lower, with just under two-fifths of students reaching that benchmark, indicating a soft spot in math achievement that the district may be working to address. Science and social studies proficiency rates were lower still, with about a third of students meeting the state's proficiency standard in each subject. These figures suggest that while many students are achieving at grade level in reading, mathematics and the sciences are areas where a significant portion of the student population is not yet meeting the state's academic targets. A parent with a child struggling in math or science may want to ask about intervention programs and curriculum support.

The district does not have a four-year graduation rate available in the data provided, so that important marker of high school success cannot be assessed here.

The economic and housing context for families in Terrebonne Parish is quite specific. Home values in the parish are noticeably lower than both the national and Louisiana state averages, which can make homeownership more accessible. The county's home values have been trending downward in recent months, which may be of interest to prospective homebuyers. Rental costs are also below the national norm, and rent consumes a modest share of a typical household's income, suggesting that housing overall is relatively affordable. The unemployment rate is a touch above the national average, and the national median household income provides a benchmark for local earnings.

The district has seen several recent changes that directly affect families. The School Board approved an elementary school rezoning plan that took effect for the 2024-2025 school year. This plan redrew attendance boundaries for several elementary schools, meaning that some students are now assigned to a different school than they would have attended in prior years. The rezoning was driven by declining district enrollment and an effort to balance class sizes. Families moving into the parish or with children nearing elementary age should confirm which school serves their address. Separately, the district adopted a new science curriculum for elementary and middle schools, implemented starting in the 2023-2024 school year, which focuses on inquiry-based learning and aligns with updated state science standards. Finally, the district is facing a significant budget shortfall for the 2025-2026 school year, driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The School Board has publicly discussed the possibility of school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts to address the deficit. For families, this means that the landscape of school availability and program offerings may change in the near future.

Terrebonne Parish Schools is a large, comprehensive district serving a broad cross-section of students across a sizable geographic area. The academic picture is strongest in English language arts, with clear room for growth in math and science. The recent rezoning and looming budget decisions mean the district is in a period of transition, and families should expect potential changes to school assignments and program access in the coming years.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

15,624

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 25%

White 44%

Asian 1%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 6%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

46%

74%

Gr 4

44%

73%

Gr 5

41%

66%

Gr 6

45%

71%

Gr 7

42%

66%

Gr 8

44%

69%

Gr 38

44%

70%

Math

Gr 3

43%

76%

Gr 4

45%

73%

Gr 5

25%

56%

Gr 6

28%

62%

Gr 7

24%

46%

Gr 8

24%

50%

Gr 38

32%

60%

Science

Gr 3

18%

42%

Gr 4

30%

57%

Gr 5

35%

65%

Gr 6

17%

43%

Gr 7

29%

51%

Gr 8

30%

53%

Gr 38

26%

52%

Social studies

Gr 3

29%

57%

Gr 4

32%

56%

Gr 5

33%

61%

Gr 6

21%

45%

Gr 7

30%

53%

Gr 8

35%

57%

Gr 38

30%

55%

Schools in this District

31 schools are officially reported under this district.

Acadian Elementary School

Bayou Black Elementary School

Bourg Elementary School

H. L. Bourgeois High School

Broadmoor Elementary School

Caldwell Middle School

Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School

Dularge Elementary School

Ellender Memorial High School

Evergreen Junior High School

Gibson Elementary School

Grand Caillou Elementary School

Honduras Elementary School

Houma Junior High School

Lacache Middle School

Legion Park Elementary School

Lisa Park Elementary School

Montegut Elementary School

Montegut Middle School

Mulberry Elementary School

Oaklawn Middle School

Oakshire Elementary School

Schriever Elementary School

Southdown Elementary School

South Terrebonne High School

Terrebonne High School

Upper Little Caillou Elementary School

Village East Elementary School

School for Exceptional Children

Louis Miller Terrebonne Career and Technical HS

Grand Caillou Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

39%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

50%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

32%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

35%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$170,392

Year-over-year change-4.7%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$111K to $262K

vs. state typical0.79x

vs. national typical0.46x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
70363	Houma	$128K	-13.3%	15.7%
70397	Theriot	$156K	-6.8%	14.2%
70360	Houma	$262K	-2.3%	12.0%
70377	Montegut	$121K	+0.5%	10.3%
70344	Houma	$111K	-1.3%	10.1%
70395	Schriever	$223K	-1.4%	9.8%
70364	Houma	$187K	-7.3%	4.9%
70359	Gray	$219K	-1.1%	2.3%
70343	Bourg	$231K	+3.7%	2.3%
70301	Thibodaux	$228K	-0.0%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,160/mo

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,017 to $1,514/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
70363	Houma	$1,017	—	15.7%
70360	Houma	$1,332	+4.5%	12.0%
70301	Thibodaux	$1,514	+1.5%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$860/mo

Home price / national median income2.0x

Annual rent / national median income16.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$300/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$214,728 (+0.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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