Best Schools in Opelousas, LA
Opelousas, LA has a total of 30 schools including 8 high schools, 10 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 12,996 students attend Opelousas, LA schools. On average, schools in Opelousas score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Opelousas meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
2. Cecilia High School
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St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
3. Beau Chene High School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
4. Northwest High School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
5. Opelousas Senior High School
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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
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Arnaudville Middle School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 177 Students
3. Plaisance Middle School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
4. Cecilia Junior High School
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St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
5. Sunset Middle School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
6. Creswell Middle School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 248 Students
7. Opelousas Middle School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 246 Students
8. Opelousas Junior High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
2. Leonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 636 Students
3. Teche Elementary School
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St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 593 Students
4. Krotz Springs Elementary School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students
5. Grand Prairie Elementary School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 258 Students
6. Cankton Elementary School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
7. Lawtell Elementary School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 646 Students
8. Park Vista Elementary School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
9. Grand Coteau Elementary School
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St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
10. Washington Elementary School
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
35.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Opelousas, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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