Best Schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA
Plaquemines Parish, LA has 18 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,004 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Plaquemines Parish meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA
The top high schools in Plaquemines Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
2. South Plaquemines High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 412 Students
3. Chalmette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA
The top middle schools in Plaquemines Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students
2. St. Bernard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 579 Students
2. Belle Chasse Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Chasse Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 893 Students
3. J.f. Gauthier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
4. Allen Ellender School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 678 Students
5. Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
6. Boothville-venice Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
7. Paul J. Solis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
8. Woodland West School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 782 Students
9. South Plaquemines Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
10. Woodmere School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plaquemines Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plaquemines Parish, LA has a total population of 23,515 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plaquemines Parish, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Plaquemines Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plaquemines Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plaquemines Parish, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Plaquemines Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA
How many schools are in Plaquemines Parish, LA?
Plaquemines Parish, LA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,004 students in total.
How do schools in Plaquemines Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Plaquemines Parish score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Plaquemines Parish meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plaquemines Parish?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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