For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 446 students in Cameron Parish, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Cameron Parish, LA are South Cameron High School, Hackberry High School and Johnson Bayou High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cameron Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cameron Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1390 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Cameron Parish 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 609
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 775-5518
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 775-5518
Grades: PK-7
| 129 students
P O Box 60
Creole, LA 70632
(337) 542-4401
Creole, LA 70632
(337) 542-4401
Grades: K-7
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cameron Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Cameron Parish, LA include South Cameron High School, Hackberry High School and Johnson Bayou High School.
How many public schools are located in Cameron Parish?
3 public schools are located in Cameron Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron Parish?
Cameron Parish public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cameron Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cameron Parish include: Johnson Bayou High School vs. Hackberry High School, South Cameron High School vs. Hackberry High School, Hackberry High School vs. Johnson Bayou High School
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