For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,178 students in New Iberia, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in New Iberia, LA are New Iberia Senior High School and Westgate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Iberia, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in New Iberia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
New Iberia, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Iberia Senior High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 New Iberia, LA (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Iberia, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Iberia, LA include New Iberia Senior High School and Westgate High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Iberia?
2 public high schools are located in New Iberia.
What is the racial composition of students in New Iberia?
New Iberia public high schools minority enrollment is 63% 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 New Iberia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Iberia include: New Iberia Senior High School vs. Westgate High School, Westgate High School vs. New Iberia Senior High School
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