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1 schools in Buras

Louisiana · Public K-12

Across the city, Buras hosts 1 public K-12 school teaching roughly 355 Louisiana students (about 355 per campus).

7-year change in Buras

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
355
-97 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 30%
% Hispanic
9%
was 3%
% Black
45%
was 43%
% Asian
14%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
South Plaquemines High SchoolHigh07-12355

About Buras

Buras, Louisiana is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 355 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 355, below the state mean of about 509.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 21%: 452 students in SY 2017-18 versus 355 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 3% to 9%.

On allk12, the community for Buras discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Buras, Louisiana?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Buras, with a combined enrollment of about 355.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Buras?
Buras has 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Buras?
South Plaquemines High School is the largest public school in Buras by enrollment, with approximately 355 students.
What school districts serve Buras?
Buras public schools are operated by Plaquemines Parish.
What grade levels do public schools in Buras cover?
Public schools in Buras serve students from grade 7 through grade 12.