Cameron Parish Schools & Education
Cameron Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
96/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,683
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
96/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#1
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cameron Parish
Measured School Summary
Cameron Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 96/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,683 per pupil, Cameron Parish has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 82% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 61% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cameron Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
96/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
11.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,683
$4,802 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cameron Parish has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cameron Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Cameron Parish has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 43 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cameron Parish
Elementary and high visible
1,152 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cameron Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cameron Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Scale, High Impact Infrastructure
Cameron Parish supports 1,152 students across 5 public schools in a single district. The layout includes one elementary, one high school, and three multi-level campuses. This configuration reflects the unique needs of a smaller, spread-out coastal population.
One District Serving the Coast
The Cameron Parish school district manages all five schools without any charter school participation. This ensures a uniform curriculum and direct local accountability for the entire student body. The district focus remains on serving the unique needs of its 1,152 residents.
Intimate Learning in Rural Locales
All five schools are located in rural settings, maintaining an average school size of 230 students. Grand Lake High School is the largest campus with 340 students, while Johnson Bayou High School serves just 84. These small enrollment numbers foster an environment where every student is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Cameron Parish
Reported Enrollment
1,152
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cameron Parish
Cameron Parish
5 Public Schools in Cameron Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake High School | Record | Cameron Parish | Lake Charles, 70607Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 340 |
| Grand Lake Elementary | Record | Cameron Parish | Lake Charles, 70607Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 334 |
| Hackberry High School | Record | Cameron Parish | Hackberry, 70645Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 212 |
| South Cameron High School | Record | Cameron Parish | Grand Chenier, 70643Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 182 |
| Johnson Bayou High School | Record | Cameron Parish | Cameron, 70631Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 84 |
Grand Lake Elementary
Cameron Parish
Lake Charles, 70607 / Rural: Distant
South Cameron High School
Cameron Parish
Grand Chenier, 70643 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,683
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Cameron Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
Cameron Parish supports 1,152 students across 5 public schools in a single district. The layout includes one elementary, one high school, and three multi-level campuses. This configuration reflects the unique needs of a smaller, spread-out coastal population.
What are the major school districts in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
The Cameron Parish school district manages all five schools without any charter school participation. This ensures a uniform curriculum and direct local accountability for the entire student body. The district focus remains on serving the unique needs of its 1,152 residents.
What is the school experience like in Cameron Parish?
All five schools are located in rural settings, maintaining an average school size of 230 students. Grand Lake High School is the largest campus with 340 students, while Johnson Bayou High School serves just 84. These small enrollment numbers foster an environment where every student is known by name.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.