Cameron Parish schools enrolled four American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year, 100% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Data showed that Cameron Parish schools had 1,141 students in the 2025-26 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.4% of the student body, making them the least represented ethnicity in the parish.
Among the five schools, South Cameron High School recorded the highest number of American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year, with two students.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Louisiana was placed 46th overall in its Best States for Education rankings, which are based on a methodology that evaluates states across multiple factors including college readiness, standardized test performance, high school graduation rates, and preschool enrollment.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 44th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
Enrollment Demographics in Cameron Parish Schools in 2025-26
| School name | % of American Indian students enrollment | Number of American Indian Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cameron High School | 1.1% | 2 | 181 |
| Grand Lake High School | 0.7% | 2 | 293 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Louisiana Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
