Alfred M. Barbe High School vs. Sulphur High School
Should I attend Alfred M. Barbe High School or Sulphur High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Sulphur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,851 students in grades 9-12, Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,907 students in grades 9-12, Sulphur High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,851 students
1,907 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#312 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
491
580
Grade 10 Students
473
467
Grade 11 Students
460
468
Grade 12 Students
427
392
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
27%
10%
% White
58%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
