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West Baton Rouge Parish Schools & Education

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,561

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#17

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: West Baton Rouge Parish

Measured School Summary

West Baton Rouge Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.0%.

Funding Context

West Baton Rouge Parish spends $11,561 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 25% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 47% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read West Baton Rouge 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

10 public schools and 1 district 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

88.0%

2.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$11,561

$3,680 above the state average

School coverage

10

1 district 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

West Baton Rouge Parish has 10 public schools across 1 district, 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.

Parent decision brief

What West Baton Rouge 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

West Baton Rouge Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#17

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

West Baton Rouge Parish

Elementary to high school visible

4,332 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

West Baton Rouge Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in West Baton Rouge 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.

Suburban Education in West Baton Rouge

West Baton Rouge Parish manages 4,332 students across 10 public schools in a single, efficient district. The system consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This concentrated network provides focused educational resources to the growing suburban population west of the Mississippi.

Dedicated District Governance

The West Baton Rouge Parish district oversees all 10 schools, ensuring a consistent curriculum for its 4,332 students. No charter schools operate here, allowing the district to maintain a unified focus on its traditional public campuses. Brusly High School is the largest campus in the district, enrolling 742 students.

A Suburb-Centered School Feel

Eight of the parish's 10 schools are located in suburban settings, reflecting the area's development. The average school size is 433 students, creating a mid-sized suburban feel where students are not lost in the crowd. Brusly High and Brusly Middle are the primary academic hubs for the community.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in West Baton Rouge Parish

Reported Enrollment

4,332

10 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High2
Other0

1 School District in West Baton Rouge Parish

West Baton Rouge Parish

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10 schools
4,332 students enrolled
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10 Public Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Brusly High School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Brusly, 70719 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High742 students

Brusly Middle School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Brusly, 70719 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle580 students

Brusly Elementary School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Brusly, 70719 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–1Primary544 students

Caneview K-8 School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Port Allen, 70767 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary526 students

Port Allen High School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Port Allen, 70767 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High457 students

Brusly Upper Elementary School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Brusly, 70719 / Suburb: Large

Record4–5Primary365 students

Lukeville Elementary School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Brusly, 70719 / Suburb: Large

Record2–3Primary354 students

Port Allen Elementary School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Port Allen, 70767 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–2Primary336 students

Cohn Elementary School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Port Allen, 70767 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary224 students

Port Allen Middle School

West Baton Rouge Parish

Port Allen, 70767 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle204 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,561

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish has a school score of 66/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in West Baton Rouge Parish?
The high school graduation rate in West Baton Rouge Parish is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does West Baton Rouge Parish spend per student?
West Baton Rouge Parish spends $11,561 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?

West Baton Rouge Parish manages 4,332 students across 10 public schools in a single, efficient district. The system consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This concentrated network provides focused educational resources to the growing suburban population west of the Mississippi.

What are the major school districts in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?

The West Baton Rouge Parish district oversees all 10 schools, ensuring a consistent curriculum for its 4,332 students. No charter schools operate here, allowing the district to maintain a unified focus on its traditional public campuses. Brusly High School is the largest campus in the district, enrolling 742 students.

What is the school experience like in West Baton Rouge Parish?

Eight of the parish's 10 schools are located in suburban settings, reflecting the area's development. The average school size is 433 students, creating a mid-sized suburban feel where students are not lost in the crowd. Brusly High and Brusly Middle are the primary academic hubs for the community.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.