Plaquemines Parish School District
School District · Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Plaquemines Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plaquemines Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Belle Chasse · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Plaquemines High School
Buras · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belle Chasse High School
Belle Chasse · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#10 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,657
+$4,567 vs Louisiana median
District size
3,933 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Plaquemines Parish ranks #10 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Plaquemines Parish's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Chasse Elementary School (8.5/10), South Plaquemines High School (8.1/10), and Belle Chasse High School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Plaquemines Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Chasse Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | South Plaquemines High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Belle Chasse High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Phoenix High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Belle Chasse Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | South Plaquemines Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Boothville-venice Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Parish is a Belle Chasse, Louisiana school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,933 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $19,657 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Plaquemines Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Chasse Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Plaquemines Parish students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 66.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Plaquemines Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plaquemines Parish with test data.
Schools in Plaquemines Parish
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Belle Chasse
- Total Enrollment
- 3,933
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plaquemines Parish?
The average composite rating for Plaquemines Parish is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish spends $19,657 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plaquemines Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plaquemines Parish is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plaquemines Parish?
Belle Chasse Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plaquemines Parish with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Plaquemines Parish?
Across schools in Plaquemines Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plaquemines Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Plaquemines Parish has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.2%
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Compare Plaquemines Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lafayette Parish (44)
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- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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