For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,125 students in Vernon Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Vernon Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Vernon Parish, LA are Rosepine High School, Anacoco High School and Anacoco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Vernon Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Vernon Parish Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosepine High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Grades: 7-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Anacoco High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Anacoco Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4726 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Parkway Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3585 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Grades: 1-4
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Hicks High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Grades: PK-12
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Pickering Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Grades: PK-6
| 692 students
Rank: #77.
Leesville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #88.
Simpson High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4262 Highway 8
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Pitkin High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7239 Highway 463
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Grades: PK-12
| 442 students
Rank: #1010.
Evans High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 111
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Grades: PK-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1111.
Hornbeck High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2363 Stillwell Avenue
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Grades: PK-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosepine Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1208 Texas Street
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #1313.
Pickering High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Grades: 7-12
| 435 students
Rank: #1414.
Vernon Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Grades: 5-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1515.
Leesville Junior High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1616.
West Leesville Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Grades: 2-4
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Grades: PK-1
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
4978 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-5109
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-5109
Grades: PK-K
| 297 students
Vernon Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15112 Lake Charles Hwy
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leesville Residential-employment Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Vernon Parish Optional Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Grades: 1-12
| 40 students
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vernon Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Vernon Parish, LA include Rosepine High School, Anacoco High School and Anacoco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vernon Parish, LA?
18 public schools are located in Vernon Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Vernon Parish, LA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Vernon Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Parish, LA?
Vernon Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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