For the 2025 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 41% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), 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 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terrebonne High School, with 83% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Ellender Memorial High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Houma, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
621 Bayou Dularge Rd
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-0176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
222 Connely Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 872-1990
Grades: PK-3
| 336 students
East Street School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
609 East St
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-1093
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
700 Hibernia Place
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 876-2041
Grades: 5-6
| 301 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
7573 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-7434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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