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Best Buras Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 402 students in Buras, LA.

The top-ranked public school in Buras, LA is South Plaquemines High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buras, LA public school have an score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Buras have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Buras, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Plaquemines High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
:

Top 50%

34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435

Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

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Buras, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Buras High School (Closed 2006)

1 Wildcat Drive
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-9435

Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Minority enrollment: 39%

Buras Middle School (Closed 2006)

34158 Highway 11 North
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-7721

Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Buras, LA?

The top-ranked public schools in Buras, LA include South Plaquemines High School.

How many public schools are located in Buras?

1 public schools are located in Buras.

What is the racial composition of students in Buras?

Buras public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).