Top Rankings
Cameron Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,142 students in Cameron Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Cameron Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Cameron Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 188 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
2%
42%
# White Students
1,001 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
88%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
92
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,406 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 191% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $50,242 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 146% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,406
$15,797
Spending / Student
$50,242
$15,107
Best Cameron Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1390 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cameron Parish School District?
Cameron Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,142 students.
What is the rank of Cameron Parish School District?
Cameron Parish School District is ranked #23 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron Parish School District?
88% of Cameron Parish School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cameron Parish School District?
Cameron Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Cameron Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $50,242 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 146% over four school years.
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