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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,510 students in Plaquemines Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Plaquemines Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
1,309 Schools
# Students
3,510 Students
666,168 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
48,618 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plaquemines Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 187 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Graduation Rate
88%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
27%
42%
% White
51%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,902 is higher than the state median of $16,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,407 is higher than the state median of $15,440. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,902
$16,144
Spending / Student
$20,407
$15,440
Best Plaquemines Parish School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Gr: 2-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8346 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6600
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6640
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6640
Gr: 5-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Gr: PK-1 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,510 students.
What is the rank of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District is ranked #18 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemines Parish School District?
51% of Plaquemines Parish School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% 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 12:1, 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 $20,407 is higher than the state median of $15,440. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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