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6.5 avg / 10

Vermilion Parish School District

School District · Abbeville, Louisiana

Students: 9,587
Teachers (FTE): 631
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

20

11 elem, 4 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,778

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#25 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,778

$1,312 vs Louisiana median

District size

9,587 students

Much larger than Louisiana median

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 6.5/10, Vermilion Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Seventh Ward Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Vermilion Parish students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 52.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Vermilion Parish with test data.

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 6.5/10. 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?

Seventh Ward Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Vermilion Parish with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Vermilion Parish?

Across schools in Vermilion Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.7%. 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 6.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
52.5%
ELA Proficiency
61.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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