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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,858 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
3,858 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Plaquemines Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 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
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
51 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
190 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
461 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
922 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
24%
42%
# White Students
2,014 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
52%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
187
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
267
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
291
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
326
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,107 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,566 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,107
$14,974
Spending / Student
$18,566
$14,320
Best Plaquemines Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse High School
Magnet 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
| 959 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse Middle School
Magnet 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
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High School
Magnet 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
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
South Plaquemines High School
Magnet 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
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
South Plaquemines Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Chasse Primary School
Magnet School
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Grades: PK-1
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,858 students.
What is the rank of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District is ranked #21 out of 187 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, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Plaquemines Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,566 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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