Photo: Falkonry at English Wikipedia · Public domainDuson’s public schools outscore 82% of Louisiana districts
Math proficiency in Duson’s districts is 42%, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Duson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Duson’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 42% across both districts in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Lafayette Parish spends $14,043 per student and Acadia Parish $13,594, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Duson’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Louisiana school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Duson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Duson
Duson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 229 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Duson runs its own schools through grade 12 (Lafayette Parish School District). From grade PK, students attend the Acadia Parish School District, shared with Church Point, Crowley, Estherwood, Iota, Mermentau, Morse and Rayne. Its middle school is in Lafayette. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Duson
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Duson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Duson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Duson | A− | Lafayette Parish PK–12 · Acadia Parish PK–12 |
Every school in Duson
36 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Duson’s schools
Are Duson’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Duson children attend outscore 82% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Duson in?
Two districts: Lafayette Parish School District runs grades PK–12, and Acadia Parish School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Church Point, Crowley, Estherwood, Iota, Mermentau, Morse and Rayne.
Where do Duson kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Southside High School, Lafayette High School, Acadiana High School, Carencro High School, O. Comeaux High School, Northside High School, Rayne High School, Iota High School, Church Point High School, Crowley High School, Midland High School and Early College Academy.
What is Duson’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Lafayette Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Duson spend per student?
$14,043 in Lafayette Parish School District and $13,594 in Acadia Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Duson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Duson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.