Baton Rouge Reporter

There were 298 ninth grade students enrolled in Iberville Parish schools in the 2021-22 school year, 18.4% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Plaquemine Senior High School welcomed the most ninth grade students in the parish.

Within Iberville Parish schools, the most students were found in eighth grade classes, while 10th grade classes were the smallest.

Statewide, Iberville Parish ranked 32nd lowest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 28th lowest the year before.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

School name	Number of Grade 9 Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
White Castle High School	57	17.5%	325
Plaquemine Senior High School	200	15.4%	1,300
East Iberville Elementary/High School	41	5.6%	733