Plaquemines Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,933 students in Plaquemines Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Plaquemines Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Plaquemines Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
78 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
249 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
1,076 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
27%
41%
# White Students
2,043 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
52%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
240
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
249
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
289
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
337
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
346
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,762 is higher than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,212 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,933 students.
What is the rank of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District is ranked #21 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemines Parish School District?
52% of Plaquemines Parish School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plaquemines Parish School District?
Plaquemines Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Plaquemines Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,212 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,933 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
