For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,016 students in Thibodaux, LA. The top-ranked public high schools in Thibodaux, LA are Thibodaux High School, Virtual Academy Of Lafourche and Rapides Training Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thibodaux, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Thibodaux have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Thibodaux, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virtual Academy Of Lafourche, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Thibodaux, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thibodaux High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4071
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Gr: K-12 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Thibodaux, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
802 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 Veterans Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 448-1436
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 448-1436
Gr: K-12
Peltier-lawless Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
690 East First Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(504) 449-5181
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(504) 449-5181
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Thibodaux, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Thibodaux, LA include Thibodaux High School, Virtual Academy Of Lafourche and Rapides Training Academy. Thibodaux has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Thibodaux?
3 public high schools are located in Thibodaux.
What is the racial composition of students in Thibodaux?
Thibodaux public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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