Photo: jahebert 7 · CC BY 2.0Slidell’s public schools outscore 83% of Louisiana districts
Math proficiency in Slidell’s districts is 43%, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Slidell, 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.
Slidell’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 160 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Slidell’s, its schools beat 66%, lower than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 43% 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 $15,367 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School (private), Pope John Paul II Catholic High School (private), First Baptist Christian School (private), Lakeside Christian Academy (private) and Children's College (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 Slidell’s grade
A−: better than 83% of Louisiana school districts, #39 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 Slidell, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Slidell · depends on your address
Slidell Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 724 students · 14:1 students per teacher
St. Tammany Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 686 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Boyet Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Slidell · depends on your address
Slidell Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 724 students · 14:1 students per teacher
St. Tammany Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 686 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Boyet Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 644 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Slidell · depends on your address
Slidell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,654 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Northshore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Salmen High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,091 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Slidell · depends on your address
Slidell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,654 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Northshore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Salmen High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,091 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Slidell’s public schools are run by St. Tammany Parish School District, which also serves Abita Springs, Covington, Folsom and Madisonville and others. 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
Slidell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Slidell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell | A− | St. Tammany Parish |
Every school in Slidell
19 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 Slidell’s schools
Are Slidell’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Slidell children attend outscore 83% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #39 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Slidell in?
St. Tammany Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 35,956 students in 55 schools (2024–25).
Where do Slidell kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Slidell High School, Northshore High School and Salmen High School.
What is Slidell’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in St. Tammany Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Slidell spend per student?
$15,367 in St. Tammany Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Slidell?
Yes: Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–7, 423 students), Pope John Paul II Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 8–12, 357 students), First Baptist Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 278 students), Lakeside Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 169 students) and Children's College (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 25 students).
Parents talk
What Slidell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Slidell → 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.