Vernon Parish School District
School District · Leesville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
9,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
9,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#39 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,743
$2,347 vs Louisiana median
District size
9,075 students
Larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Vernon Parish ranks #39 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Vernon Parish's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Anacoco High School (8.4/10), Rosepine Elementary School (7.2/10), and Leesville High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Vernon Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Vernon Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anacoco High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Rosepine Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Leesville High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | West Leesville Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Pitkin High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hornbeck High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Hicks High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Parkway Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Simpson High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Pickering High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish is a Leesville, Louisiana school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 9,075 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $12,743 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Vernon Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Anacoco High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Vernon Parish students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vernon Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vernon Parish with test data.
Schools in Vernon Parish
18 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Leesville
- Total Enrollment
- 9,075
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish has 18 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vernon Parish?
The average composite rating for Vernon Parish is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish's district-level spending was $12,743 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vernon Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vernon Parish is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vernon Parish?
Anacoco High School is the highest-rated school in Vernon Parish with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Vernon Parish?
Across schools in Vernon Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vernon Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Vernon Parish has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 18 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Vernon Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- 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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