Excellent
#123 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 10% in state
Anacoco High School
High School · Vernon Parish · Anacoco, LA
A Vernon Parish high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4740 Port Arthur Avenue, Anacoco, LA 71403
- Math 62% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anacoco High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Anacoco High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,925
Median home value
$119,700
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Vernon Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 388 | Compare → |
| Hicks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Pitkin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 431 | Compare → |
| Rosepine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 577 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vernon Parish
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anacoco High School is listed in Vernon Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anacoco High School
Anacoco High School is a public high school in Anacoco, LA, part of Vernon Parish, serving approximately 318 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anacoco High School
What grades does Anacoco High School serve?
Anacoco High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Anacoco High School?
Anacoco High School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anacoco High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anacoco High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anacoco High School rank in LA?
Anacoco High School ranks #123 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Anacoco High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anacoco High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anacoco High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anacoco High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anacoco High School a charter school?
No, Anacoco High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anacoco High School a Title I school?
No, Anacoco High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anacoco High School?
55.0% of students at Anacoco High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (337) 239-3039
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 71403)
- 3,792
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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