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Schools in Paulina · St. James Parish School District

Paulina’s public schools outscore 81% of Louisiana districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Paulina, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
45%
▲ 3 pts vs LA 42%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▲ 3 pts vs LA 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 9 pts vs LA 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.3K
▲ 36% vs LA $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.5
LA 13.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
2,158 students on the public path
In brief

Paulina’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 106 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Paulina’s, its schools beat 47%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 45% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,312 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Peter Chanel School (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Paulina’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 81% of Louisiana school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Louisiana school districts we grade (197)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
Louisiana towns with similar household incomes (106)Better than 47%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,693 test results and a graduating class of 307 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Paulina’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,689 in math, 1,697 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Paulina, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–3Paulina Elementary SchoolSt. James Parish School DistrictB+
7–122 schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B+

Paulina’s public schools are run by St. James Parish School District, which also serves Gramercy and Lutcher. 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.

St. James Parish School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,194 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 11.5 per teacher (LA 13.6)
$21,312LA $15,623 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading45%
State average 42.4% · 1697 students tested
Math35%
State average 31.8% · 1689 students tested

Paulina vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Paulina’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PaulinaA−St. James Parish
LutcherA−St. James Parish

Every school in Paulina

4 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).

District schools in Paulinaby address
Paulina Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
B+
657 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Paulinain other towns
Lutcher High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Lutcher
B+
908 students13:1Rate it →
St. James High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Vacherie
B−
593 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Peter Chanel School
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Catholic
339 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Paulina’s schools

Are Paulina’s schools good?

By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Paulina children attend outscore 81% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Paulina in?

St. James Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,194 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

What is Paulina’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in St. James Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.

How much does Paulina spend per student?

$21,312 in St. James Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Paulina?

Yes: St. Peter Chanel School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 339 students).

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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.