Top Rankings
Plaquemines Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,933 students in Plaquemines Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Plaquemines Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
3,933 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plaquemines Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
27%
41%
% White
52%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,762 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,212 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,762
$15,176
Spending / Student
$18,212
$14,514
Best Plaquemines Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Grades: 2-4
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8346 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-2810
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Grades: 5-8
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Grades: 7-12
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
South Plaquemines Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Grades: PK-1
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,933 students.
What is the rank of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District is ranked #21 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemines Parish School District?
52% of Plaquemines Parish School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Plaquemines Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,212 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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