Vermilion Parish School District
School District · Abbeville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,778
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,778
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Vermilion Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vermilion Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
Rayne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eaton Park Elementary School
Abbeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School
Abbeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#7 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,778
$1,312 vs Louisiana median
District size
9,587 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Vermilion Parish ranks #7 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Vermilion Parish's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Indian Bayou Elementary School (9.1/10), Eaton Park Elementary School (9.0/10), and Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Vermilion Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Vermilion Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Bayou Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Eaton Park Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Forked Island/e. Broussard Elem School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Leblanc Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Dozier Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Seventh Ward Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Kaplan Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Erath High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Gueydan High School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vermilion Parish
Vermilion Parish is a Abbeville, Louisiana school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $13,778 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Vermilion Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Bayou Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Vermilion Parish students show an average math proficiency of 64.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.8%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vermilion Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vermilion Parish with test data.
Schools in Vermilion Parish
20 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Abbeville
- Total Enrollment
- 9,587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 631
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vermilion Parish?
Vermilion Parish has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vermilion Parish?
The average composite rating for Vermilion Parish is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Vermilion Parish?
Vermilion Parish spends $13,778 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vermilion Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vermilion Parish is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vermilion Parish?
Indian Bayou Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Vermilion Parish with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Vermilion Parish?
Across schools in Vermilion Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vermilion Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Vermilion Parish has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.8%
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Compare Vermilion Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
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- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
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- Bossier Parish (34)
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- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
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.
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