Top Rankings
West Baton Rouge Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,378 students in West Baton Rouge Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in West Baton Rouge Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
4,378 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
396 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
335 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
2,252 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
51%
41%
# White Students
1,692 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
39%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
326
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
314
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
362
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
290
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
297
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
323
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
364
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,650 is higher than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,018 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,650
$15,129
Spending / Student
$19,018
$14,469
Best West Baton Rouge Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brusly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
658 North Vaughn Drive
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Lukeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6123 Highway 1 South
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Grades: 2-3
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Brusly Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 North Kirkland
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Grades: 4-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Brusly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 North Vaughn Drive
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #77.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Labauve Ave.
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Grades: PK-1
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
West Baton Rouge Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,378 students.
What is the rank of West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
West Baton Rouge Parish School District is ranked #47 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
51% of West Baton Rouge Parish School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Baton Rouge Parish School District?
West Baton Rouge Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is West Baton Rouge Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,018 is higher than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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