There were 568 ninth grade students enrolled in St. Mary Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 5.6% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Morgan City High School welcomed the most ninth grade students in the parish.
Within St. Mary Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade classes, while seventh grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, St. Mary Parish ranked 22nd highest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 21st highest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
St. Mary Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in St. Mary Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | 137 | 20.5% | 668 |
| Berwick High School | 127 | 26.1% | 487 |
| Patterson High School | 111 | 26.5% | 419 |
| Franklin Senior High School | 70 | 24.6% | 285 |
| West St. Mary High School | 60 | 20.2% | 297 |
| V. B. Glencoe Charter School | 32 | 6.5% | 490 |
| Centerville High School | 31 | 7% | 444 |
