For the 2026 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 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), 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 Public Schools in Cameron Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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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