For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,234 students in Vermilion Parish, LA. The top ranked public high schools in Vermilion Parish, LA are Erath High School, North Vermilion High School and Kaplan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Vermilion Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Vermilion Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Erath High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vermilion Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erath High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
North Vermilion High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11609 La Highway 699
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 898-1491
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 898-1491
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Kaplan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Delcambre High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 West Main Street
Delcambre, LA 70528
(337) 685-2595
Delcambre, LA 70528
(337) 685-2595
Grades: 6-12
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Gueydan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6938
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6938
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Wildcat Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Vermilion Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6305 La Highway 330
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-5437
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-5437
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
28902 West La Highway 82
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 737-2320
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 737-2320
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Williams Scholar Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6526 Chaisson Bldg. C
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vermilion Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Vermilion Parish, LA include Erath High School, North Vermilion High School and Kaplan High School. Vermilion Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Vermilion Parish?
6 public high schools are located in Vermilion Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion Parish?
Vermilion Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Vermilion Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vermilion Parish include: Kaplan High School vs. North Vermilion High School, Abbeville High School vs. North Vermilion High School, Abbeville High School vs. Erath High School
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