Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0New Iberia’s public schools outscore 74% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving New Iberia, 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 100% 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.
New Iberia’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 162 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Iberia’s, its schools beat 51%, lower than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,435 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Anderson Middle School, then New Iberia Senior High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Catholic High School (private), Highland Baptist Christian School (private), St. Edward School (private) and Epiphany Day School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 New Iberia’s grade
B+: better than 74% of Louisiana school districts, #92 of 162 Louisiana towns. 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 New Iberia, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in New Iberia
Anderson Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 320 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in New Iberia
Anderson Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 320 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in New Iberia
New Iberia Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,315 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in New Iberia
New Iberia Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,315 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in New Iberia
New Iberia Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,315 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in New Iberia
New Iberia Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,315 students · 16:1 students per teacher
New Iberia’s public schools are run by Iberia Parish School District, which also serves Delcambre, Jeanerette and Loreauville. 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.
Above the state in reading
New Iberia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share New Iberia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Iberia | B+ | Iberia Parish |
Every school in New Iberia
11 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 New Iberia’s schools
Are New Iberia’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools New Iberia children attend outscore 74% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #92 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Iberia in?
Iberia Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,768 students in 22 schools (2024–25).
Where do New Iberia kids go to high school?
New Iberia Senior High School, with 1,315 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is New Iberia’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Iberia Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does New Iberia spend per student?
$14,435 in Iberia Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Iberia?
Yes: Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 4–12, 621 students), Highland Baptist Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 324 students), St. Edward School (Catholic, grades PK–3, 288 students) and Epiphany Day School (religious, grades PK–5, 47 students).
Parents talk
What New Iberia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Iberia → 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.