Public schools in Thibodaux, LA
12 open public schools with an address in Thibodaux, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,440
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Thibodaux public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Thibodaux, LA: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,440 students, an average of 453 per school. The largest campus is Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and the largest elementary school is Thibodaux Elementary School (575).
Lafourche Parish operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Thibodaux
Elementary schools in Thibodaux
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Boeuf Elementary School Lafourche Parish | PK–05 | 209 | 12.8:1 | |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School Lafourche Parish · Charter | PK–08 | 499 | 16.9:1 | |
| C.M. Washington Elementary School Lafourche Parish | 04–05 | 392 | 13.1:1 | |
| Chackbay Elementary School Lafourche Parish | PK–05 | 344 | 14.1:1 | |
| MAX Academy at Nicholls State University MAX Academy at Nicholls State University · Charter | 01–08 | 100 | 9.1:1 | |
| St. Charles Elementary School Lafourche Parish | PK–05 | 253 | 14.8:1 | |
| Thibodaux Elementary School Lafourche Parish | PK–01 | 575 | 13.7:1 | |
| W.S. Lafargue Elementary School Lafourche Parish | 02–03 | 457 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Thibodaux
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Ward Middle School Lafourche Parish | 06–08 | 236 | 12.4:1 | |
| Thibodaux Middle School Lafourche Parish | 06–08 | 592 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Thibodaux
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux High School Lafourche Parish | 09–12 | 1,306 | 20.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Thibodaux
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Academy of Lafourche Lafourche Parish · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 477 | 1,834.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black32.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Thibodaux schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,440 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Thibodaux
How many public schools are in Thibodaux, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Thibodaux: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,440 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Thibodaux?
Schools with an address in Thibodaux belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lafourche Parish (11 schools), MAX Academy at Nicholls State University (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Thibodaux?
Thibodaux High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Thibodaux, with 1,306 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Thibodaux?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Thibodaux are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bayou Community Academy Charter School, MAX Academy at Nicholls State University, Virtual Academy of Lafourche. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Thibodaux schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Thibodaux public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Thibodaux guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities