Top Rankings
Vernon Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,075 students in Vernon Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in Vernon Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
9,075 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
582 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Vernon Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 98% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
41 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
928 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
1,207 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
13%
41%
# White Students
6,057 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
67%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
699 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
634
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
785
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
755
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
771
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
709
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
653
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
630
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
669
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
677
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
656
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
612
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
573
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
504
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
447
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,553 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,953
$15,129
Spending / Student
$11,553
$14,469
Best Vernon Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Grades: 7-12
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Anacoco Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4726 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3585 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Grades: 1-4
| 728 students
Rank: #55.
Hicks High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Simpson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4262 Highway 8
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
Evans High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Highway 111
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
Rosepine Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1208 Texas Street
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Grades: PK-6
| 890 students
Rank: #99.
Pickering Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #1010.
Leesville Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Grades: 7-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Pickering High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Grades: 7-12
| 462 students
Rank: #1212.
Pitkin High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7239 Highway 463
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Grades: PK-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1313.
Leesville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #1414.
Hornbeck High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Stillwell Avenue
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Rank: #1515.
West Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Grades: 1-4
| 572 students
Rank: #1616.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Grades: 5-6
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Grades: PK-K
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
4978 University Parkway
Fort Polk, LA 71459
(337) 537-5109
Fort Polk, LA 71459
(337) 537-5109
Grades: PK-K
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernon Parish School District?
Vernon Parish School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,075 students.
What is the rank of Vernon Parish School District?
Vernon Parish School District is ranked #30 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Parish School District?
67% of Vernon Parish School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernon Parish School District?
Vernon Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Vernon Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,553 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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