Plaquemines Parish Schools & Education
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,535
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#19
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Plaquemines Parish
Measured School Summary
Plaquemines Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
Plaquemines Parish spends $8,535 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Plaquemines Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
5.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,535
$654 above the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Plaquemines Parish has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Plaquemines Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Plaquemines Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#19
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Plaquemines Parish
Elementary to high school visible
3,858 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Belle Chasse Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
893 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Plaquemines Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Plaquemines Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Plaquemines Parish district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Strategic Education Along the Coast
Plaquemines Parish operates 9 public schools catering to 4,751 students in the region. The system is comprised of five elementary schools, two high schools, and a mix of middle and multi-level facilities.
A Blend of Parish and Academy Leadership
The Plaquemines Parish district manages eight schools for 3,858 students. Additionally, the Belle Chasse Academy serves as a major charter option, enrolling 893 students as a standalone district.
Suburban and Rural School Diversity
The parish offers a balanced mix of suburban, rural, and town school settings with an average enrollment of 528. Belle Chasse High School is the largest campus, providing a comprehensive high school experience for 959 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Plaquemines Parish
Reported Enrollment
4,751
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Parish
GuideBelle Chasse Academy
9 Public Schools in Plaquemines Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School | Profile | Plaquemines Parish | Belle Chasse, 70037Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 959 |
| Belle Chasse Academy | Record | Belle Chasse Academy | Belle Chasse, 70037Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 893 |
| Belle Chasse Middle School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Belle Chasse, 70037Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 721 |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Belle Chasse, 70037Rural: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 579 |
| Belle Chasse Primary School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Belle Chasse, 70037Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 505 |
| South Plaquemines High School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Buras, 70041Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 412 |
| Boothville-Venice Elementary School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Boothville, 70038Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 288 |
| South Plaquemines Elementary School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Port Sulphur, 70083Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 201 |
| Phoenix High School | Record | Plaquemines Parish | Braithwaite, 70040Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 193 |
Belle Chasse High School
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, 70037 / Suburb: Large
Belle Chasse Academy
Belle Chasse Academy
Belle Chasse, 70037 / Suburb: Large
Belle Chasse Middle School
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, 70037 / Suburb: Large
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, 70037 / Rural: Fringe
Belle Chasse Primary School
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, 70037 / Rural: Fringe
South Plaquemines High School
Plaquemines Parish
Buras, 70041 / Town: Remote
Boothville-Venice Elementary School
Plaquemines Parish
Boothville, 70038 / Town: Remote
South Plaquemines Elementary School
Plaquemines Parish
Port Sulphur, 70083 / Town: Remote
Phoenix High School
Plaquemines Parish
Braithwaite, 70040 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,535
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana?
Plaquemines Parish operates 9 public schools catering to 4,751 students in the region. The system is comprised of five elementary schools, two high schools, and a mix of middle and multi-level facilities.
What are the major school districts in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana?
The Plaquemines Parish district manages eight schools for 3,858 students. Additionally, the Belle Chasse Academy serves as a major charter option, enrolling 893 students as a standalone district.
What is the school experience like in Plaquemines Parish?
The parish offers a balanced mix of suburban, rural, and town school settings with an average enrollment of 528. Belle Chasse High School is the largest campus, providing a comprehensive high school experience for 959 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.