Montegut’s public schools outscore 77% of Louisiana districts
In Montegut, 51% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Louisiana average (42%). The grade covers the public school district serving Montegut, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Montegut’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 175 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Montegut’s, its schools beat 53%, lower than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 34% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,572 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Montegut’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Louisiana school districts. Test scores are above the Louisiana average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Montegut, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Montegut
Montegut Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 187 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Montegut
Montegut Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 187 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Montegut
Montegut Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 187 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Montegut
Montegut Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 187 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Montegut
Montegut Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 187 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Montegut
Montegut Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Montegut
Montegut Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Montegut
Montegut Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Montegut
Montegut Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 465 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Montegut’s public schools are run by Terrebonne Parish School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Montegut vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Montegut’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Montegut | A− | Terrebonne Parish |
Every school in Montegut
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Montegut’s schools
Are Montegut’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Montegut children attend outscore 77% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Montegut in?
Terrebonne Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,611 students in 27 schools (2024–25).
Where do Montegut kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Terrebonne High School, H. L. Bourgeois High School, South Terrebonne High School and Ellender Memorial High School.
What is Montegut’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Terrebonne Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Montegut spend per student?
$13,572 in Terrebonne Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Montegut families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Montegut → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.