For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,326 students in Houma, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Houma, LA are Terrebonne High School, School For Exceptional Children and Ellender Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houma, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Houma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Houma, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terrebonne High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houma, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 1,413 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Ellender Memorial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Gr: 9-12
Houma, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
222 Connely Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
East Street School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
609 East St
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
700 Hibernia Place
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Gr: 5-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3181 Grand Caillou Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 853-1201
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houma, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houma, LA include Terrebonne High School, School For Exceptional Children and Ellender Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houma?
4 public high schools are located in Houma.
What is the racial composition of students in Houma?
Houma public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Houma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Houma include: Ellender Memorial High School vs. Terrebonne High School, Terrebonne High School vs. Ellender Memorial High School
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