Total enrollment
4,153
+271 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
West Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in West Baton Rouge Parish clocks in around 4,153 students across 10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in West Baton Rouge Parish
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 41%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
54%
was 52%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
4,153
NCES CCD
Median income
$87,299
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.8%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
6
2,224 students
Middle
2
743 students
High
2
1,186 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
West Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
4,153 students · 1 district in West Baton Rouge Parish
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of West Baton Rouge Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.0%
civilian labor
Median age
37
24.5% under 18
Test scores in West Baton Rouge Parish
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Brusly Middle School· 54.0%
- Brusly Upper Elementary School· 52.0%
- Lukeville Elementary School· 49.0%
- Caneview K-8 School· 45.0%
- Cohn Elementary School· 40.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Port Allen Middle School· 30.0%
- Cohn Elementary School· 40.0%
- Caneview K-8 School· 45.0%
- Lukeville Elementary School· 49.0%
- Brusly Upper Elementary School· 52.0%
See all 6 schools in West Baton Rouge Parish ranked by score →
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly High School | Brusly | High | 09-12 | 734 | · |
| Brusly Middle School | Brusly | Middle | 06-08 | 539 | · |
| Brusly Elementary School | Brusly | Elementary | PK-01 | 489 | · |
| Caneview K-8 School | Port Allen | Elementary | PK-08 | 483 | · |
| Port Allen High School | Port Allen | High | 09-12 | 452 | · |
| Lukeville Elementary School | Brusly | Elementary | 02-03 | 356 | · |
| Port Allen Elementary School | Port Allen | Elementary | PK-02 | 345 | · |
| Brusly Upper Elementary School | Brusly | Elementary | 04-05 | 334 | · |
| Cohn Elementary School | Port Allen | Elementary | 03-05 | 217 | · |
| Port Allen Middle School | Port Allen | Middle | 06-08 | 204 | · |
Cities in West Baton Rouge Parish
About West Baton Rouge Parish
West Baton Rouge Parish is a thinly populated Louisiana county of about 27,974 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 4,153 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $87,299, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 56% higher than the Louisiana median.
Looking at the level breakdown, West Baton Rouge Parish consists of 6 elementary schools (2,224 students), 2 middle schools (743), and 2 high schools (1,186).
West Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,153 students across West Baton Rouge Parish.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 3,882 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,153 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 41% to 37%.
On this page, the community for West Baton Rouge Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
West Baton Rouge Parish school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data