South Cameron High School

South Cameron High School is a public school in Grand Chenier, LA, part of the Cameron Parish. The school serves approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.6th percentile among LA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 37% proficiency in math, 2 points above the state average and 49% in reading/language arts, 6 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 156 students, South Cameron High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, South Cameron High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, South Cameron High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.