For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,238 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Brusly High School and Port Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in West Baton Rouge Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brusly High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brusly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 North Vaughn Drive
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
West Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6024 Section Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Gr: PK-4
West Baton Rouge Vocational Skills Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
3651 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA include Brusly High School and Port Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish?
2 public high schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in West Baton Rouge Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Baton Rouge Parish include: Port Allen High School vs. Brusly High School, Brusly High School vs. Port Allen High School
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