For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,002 students in 70360, LA (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,461 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 70360, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70360, LA are Mulberry Elementary School, Terrebonne High School and Houma Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70360 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70360, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70360, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Cougar Drive
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4827
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4827
Gr: PK-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Houma Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St. Charles
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 West Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4815
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4815
Gr: 7-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Southdown Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 St. Charles Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70360, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70360, LA include Mulberry Elementary School, Terrebonne High School and Houma Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 70360?
5 public schools are located in 70360.
What percentage of students in 70360 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 70360 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70360?
70360 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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