Average
#682 of 1,288 schools in LA
Johnson Bayou High School
School · Cameron Parish · Cameron, LA
A Cameron Parish school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6304 Gulf Beach Highway, Cameron, LA 70631
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Johnson Bayou High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 60 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Johnson Bayou High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,858/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,059
Median home value
$134,400
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Cameron Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 210 | Compare → |
| South Cameron High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cameron Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Bayou High School is listed in Cameron Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Bayou High School
Johnson Bayou High School is a public school in Cameron, LA, part of Cameron Parish, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Bayou High School
What grades does Johnson Bayou High School serve?
Johnson Bayou High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Johnson Bayou High School?
Johnson Bayou High School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Bayou High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Bayou High School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Bayou High School rank in LA?
Johnson Bayou High School ranks #682 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Johnson Bayou High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Bayou High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Johnson Bayou High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Bayou High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Bayou High School a charter school?
No, Johnson Bayou High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Bayou High School a Title I school?
No, Johnson Bayou High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Bayou High School?
36.2% of students at Johnson Bayou High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cameron Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (337) 569-2138
- Area population (ZIP 70631)
- 326
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70631; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.