Best High Schools in Opelousas, LA

Opelousas, LA has 8 high schools with 4,626 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Opelousas score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Opelousas meet expectations.

1. Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students

2. Cecilia High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students

3. Beau Chene High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students

4. Northwest High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students

5. Opelousas Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 840 Students

Best Middle Schools in Opelousas, LA

Opelousas, LA has 10 middle schools with 3,924 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Opelousas score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Opelousas meet expectations.

1. Port Barre Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students

2. Arnaudville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 177 Students

3. Plaisance Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students

4. Cecilia Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

5. Sunset Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students

6. Creswell Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 248 Students

7. Opelousas Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 246 Students

8. Opelousas Junior High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 456 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Opelousas, LA

Opelousas, LA has 11 elementary schools with 4,145 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Opelousas score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Opelousas meet expectations.

1. Port Barre Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students

2. Leonville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 636 Students

3. Teche Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 593 Students

4. Krotz Springs Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students

5. Grand Prairie Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 258 Students

6. Cankton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students

7. Lawtell Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 646 Students

8. Park Vista Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students

9. Grand Coteau Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students

10. Washington Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 132 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Opelousas, LA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Opelousas, LA has a total population of 34,711 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Opelousas, LA

12,996

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Opelousas, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

35.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Opelousas, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Opelousas, LA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,478 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Opelousas, LA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Opelousas, LA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lawtell, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Plaisance, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Prairie Ronde, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Leonville, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Grand Coteau, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sunset, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Washington, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Port Barre, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Swords, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pecaniere, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations