Best Schools in Sunset, LA
Sunset, LA has 10 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,539 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Sunset meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunset, LA
The top high schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beau Chene High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
2. Opelousas Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 840 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunset, LA
The top middle schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arnaudville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 177 Students
2. Creswell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 248 Students
3. Sunset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
4. Opelousas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 456 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunset, LA
The top elementary schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ecole Saint-landry
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 103 Students
2. Grand Coteau Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
3. Park Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
4. Cankton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunset, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunset, LA has a total population of 7,332 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunset, 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 Sunset, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunset, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunset, 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 Sunset, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunset, LA
How many schools are in Sunset, LA?
Sunset, LA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,539 students in total.
How do schools in Sunset perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Sunset score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Sunset meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunset?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sunset
2 of 2 schools in Sunset carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Sunset. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.