There were 330 eighth grade students enrolled in Plaquemines Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 8.3% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Belle Chasse Middle School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Plaquemines Parish schools, the most students were found in fourth grade classes, while 11th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Plaquemines Parish ranked 30th lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 29th lowest the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Plaquemines Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Plaquemines Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse Middle School | 179 | 27% | 664 |
| Belle Chasse Academy | 85 | 10.9% | 783 |
| South Plaquemines High School | 49 | 13.2% | 370 |
| Phoenix High School | 17 | 8% | 213 |
