7.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Sulphur, Louisiana

13 schools · 8 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 12

Private: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.6/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Sulphur by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Calcasieu Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Sulphur for 2026 are E. K. Key Elementary School (8.9/10), Leblanc Middle School (8.8/10), and Maplewood Middle School (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

E. K. Key Elementary School

Rates 8.9/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sulphur schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Sulphur

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	E. K. Key Elementary School	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	96th
2	Leblanc Middle School	8.8 / 10	Middle	+1.2	95th
3	Maplewood Middle School	8.7 / 10	Middle	+1.0	93th
4	Frasch Elementary School	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	90th
5	W. W. Lewis Middle School	8.3 / 10	Middle	+0.6	89th
6	Cypress Cove Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	86th
7	Vincent Settlement Elementary School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	77th
8	Richard W. Vincent Elementary School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	62th
9	Sulphur High School	6.5 / 10	High	-1.3	53th
10	W. T. Henning Elementary School	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-1.5	45th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.6/10
Median household income: $73,886
Median home value: $202,050
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 80%

How Sulphur compares

Louisiana rank

#17 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Louisiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$74k

126% of Louisiana median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Sulphur, Louisiana

Sulphur, Louisiana is home to 13 schools, including 12 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.6 out of 10, schools in Sulphur perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Sulphur is E. K. Key Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Sulphur is served by 1 school district: Calcasieu Parish. These districts collectively serve 29,282 students.

Sulphur's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $73,886. The poverty rate in the area is 15.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (13) Elementary (8) Middle (3) High (1)

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Filter by Rating: All Ratings (13) Academics (11) Growth (11) Diversity (11) Resources (11)

Filter by ZIP: 70663 (12)

Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	E. K. Key Elementary School 552 students · Pre-K–5th	552	Pre-K–5th	8.9
2	Frasch Elementary School 556 students · Pre-K–5th	556	Pre-K–5th	8.4
3	Cypress Cove Elementary School 465 students · Pre-K–5th	465	Pre-K–5th	8.1
4	Vincent Settlement Elementary School 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	7.6
5	Richard W. Vincent Elementary School 244 students · Pre-K–5th	244	Pre-K–5th	6.9
6	W. T. Henning Elementary School 413 students · Pre-K–5th	413	Pre-K–5th	6.1
7	Maplewood Elementary 654 students · Pre-K–5th	654	Pre-K–5th	5.8
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Little Learners Montessori Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Leblanc Middle School 367 students · 6th–8th	367	6th–8th	8.8
2	Maplewood Middle School 314 students · 6th–8th	314	6th–8th	8.7
3	W. W. Lewis Middle School 769 students · 6th–8th	769	6th–8th	8.3

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sulphur High School 1,992 students · 9th–12th	1,992	9th–12th	6.5

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children 20 students · Pre-K–12th	20	Pre-K–12th	—

Schools in Sulphur

Sulphur, Louisiana · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$73,886

Median Home Value

$202,050

Median Rent

$1,063/mo

Population

42,402

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

80%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Community Profile

Sulphur has a median household income of $73,886. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $202,050, with a median rent of $1,063/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.3%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Louisiana
Elementary: 8
Middle: 3
High: 1
Other: 1

Resources

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School District

Calcasieu Parish

56 schools · 29,282 students

Nearby Cities

Westlake (4 schools)

6 mi

Lake Charles (40 schools)

Longville (3 schools)

Grand Chenier (1 school)

34 mi

Kinder (1 school)

35 mi

Other Major Cities in Louisiana

Top metros statewide by school count.

Baton Rouge 131 schools New Orleans 116 schools Shreveport 68 schools Monroe 42 schools Lafayette 40 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Sulphur, Louisiana

How many schools are in Sulphur, Louisiana?

Sulphur has 13 schools, including 12 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sulphur is 7.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The top-ranked school in Sulphur on MySchoolScout is E. K. Key Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Sulphur on MySchoolScout is E. K. Key Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Sulphur on MySchoolScout is Leblanc Middle School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best high school in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The top-ranked high school in Sulphur on MySchoolScout is Sulphur High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Sulphur, Louisiana?

Sulphur is served by 1 school district: Calcasieu Parish.

What is the education level in Sulphur, Louisiana?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Sulphur have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The median household income in Sulphur is approximately $73,886 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Sulphur, Louisiana?

Yes, Sulphur has 1 private school alongside 12 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sulphur, Louisiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sulphur is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sulphur, Louisiana?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.