Best Schools in Abbeville, Louisiana
9 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Abbeville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School
Elementary · Vermilion Parish. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Leblanc Elementary School
Elementary · Vermilion Parish. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Eaton Park Elementary School
Elementary · Vermilion Parish. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Abbeville for 2026 are Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School (8.1/10), Leblanc Elementary School (7.9/10), and Eaton Park Elementary School (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$150,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$150,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Abbeville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Abbeville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Leblanc Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Eaton Park Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | J.h. Williams Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Abbeville High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | James A. Herod Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Meaux Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Seventh Ward Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $50,881
- Median home value
- $150,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
44% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Abbeville compares
Louisiana rank
#67 of 139
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Louisiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$51k
87% of Louisiana median
Schools in this city
9
Vermilion Parish runs Abbeville's public schools
8 public schools. Vermilion Parish is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Abbeville is a Vermilion Parish school (8 of 8).
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.5 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Abbeville, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Abbeville, Louisiana
Abbeville, Louisiana is home to 9 schools, including 8 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Abbeville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Abbeville is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Abbeville is served by 1 school district: Vermilion Parish. These districts collectively serve 9,587 students.
Abbeville's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $50,881. The poverty rate in the area is 20.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 246 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 668 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 434 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.2 |
| 4 | 344 students · 3rd–5th | 5.1 |
| 5 | 424 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 |
| 6 | 211 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 485 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 597 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 487 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Abbeville
Abbeville, Louisiana · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$50,881
Median Home Value
$150,400
Median Rent
$789/mo
Population
23,909
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Community Profile
Abbeville has a median household income of $50,881. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $150,400, with a median rent of $789/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Louisiana
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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School District
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Common questions about schools in Abbeville, Louisiana
How many schools are in Abbeville, Louisiana?
Abbeville has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Abbeville is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Abbeville on MySchoolScout is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Abbeville on MySchoolScout is Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Abbeville on MySchoolScout is J.h. Williams Middle School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The top-ranked high school in Abbeville on MySchoolScout is Abbeville High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Abbeville, Louisiana?
Abbeville is served by 1 school district: Vermilion Parish.
What is the education level in Abbeville, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Abbeville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The median household income in Abbeville is approximately $50,881 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Abbeville, Louisiana?
Yes, Abbeville has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Vermilion Catholic High School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Abbeville, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Abbeville is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Abbeville, Louisiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.