Top Rankings
West Baton Rouge Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,150 students in West Baton Rouge Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
4,150 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 188 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
2,078 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
50%
42%
# White Students
1,708 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
41%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
306
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
330
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
311
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
302
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
300
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
320
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
293
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
264
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,619 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,063 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,619
$15,797
Spending / Student
$20,063
$15,107
Best West Baton Rouge Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brusly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Frontage Road
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Brusly Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 North Kirkland
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Grades: 4-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Lukeville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6123 Highway 1 South
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Grades: 2-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Brusly Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North Kirkland
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Labauve Ave.
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Grades: PK-1
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
West Baton Rouge Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,150 students.
What is the rank of West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
West Baton Rouge Parish School District is ranked #49 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
50% of West Baton Rouge Parish School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
West Baton Rouge Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is West Baton Rouge Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,063 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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