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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,782 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 39% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
3,782 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 188 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
184 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
377 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
949 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
25%
42%
# White Students
2,019 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
54%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
203 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
208
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
246
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
260
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
281
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
336
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
271
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
309
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,471 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,939 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,471
$15,797
Spending / Student
$18,939
$15,107
Best Plaquemines Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Grades: 2-4
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
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
| 930 students
Rank: #33.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
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
| 724 students
Rank: #55.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Grades: PK-1
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,782 students.
What is the rank of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District is ranked #27 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemines Parish School District?
54% of Plaquemines Parish School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, 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 $18,939 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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