For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 219 students in Port Sulphur, LA.
The top ranked public school in Port Sulphur, LA is South Plaquemines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Sulphur, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Port Sulphur have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Port Sulphur, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Port Sulphur, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
164 School Road
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 564-2423
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 564-2423
Gr: PK-12 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Sulphur, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Port Sulphur, LA include South Plaquemines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Sulphur?
1 public schools are located in Port Sulphur.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Sulphur?
Port Sulphur public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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