For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Buras have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Buras, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Wildcat Drive
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-9435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-9435
Grades: PK-12
| 856 students
34158 Highway 11 North
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-7721
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-7721
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
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).
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