For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,273 students in Iberia Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iberia Parish, LA are New Iberia Senior High School, Loreauville High School and Westgate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iberia Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Iberia Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Iberia Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jeanerette Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Iberia Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Iberia Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6714
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6714
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Loreauville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 North Main Street
Loreauville, LA 70552
(337) 229-4701
Loreauville, LA 70552
(337) 229-4701
Gr: 7-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Westgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2305 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2431
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Jeanerette Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8217 East Old Spanish Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-6038
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-6038
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iberia Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iberia Parish, LA include New Iberia Senior High School, Loreauville High School and Westgate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iberia Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Iberia Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Iberia Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iberia Parish include: New Iberia Senior High School vs. Westgate High School, Westgate High School vs. New Iberia Senior High School, Jeanerette Senior High School vs. Westgate High School
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