Vermilion Parish Schools & Education
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
99.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
99.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,737
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#18
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vermilion Parish
Measured School Summary
Vermilion Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 99.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,737 per pupil, Vermilion Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 13.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vermilion Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
23 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
99.0%
13.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,737
$1,144 below the state average
School coverage
23
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Vermilion Parish has 23 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Vermilion Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Vermilion Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 20 of 23 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#18
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Vermilion Parish
Elementary to high school visible
9,708 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Williams Scholar Academy Inc.
High school only in this slice
12 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Vermilion Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 20 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Vermilion Parish?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vermilion Parish district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Strong Foundation Across Vermilion Parish
Vermilion Parish supports a robust network of 23 public schools, serving a total of 10,742 students. This infrastructure includes 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and seven high schools managed across two districts. The system provides a comprehensive educational framework for families across the region.
Vermilion Parish District and Emerging Charters
The Vermilion Parish district is the primary provider, managing 20 schools and 9,708 students. A small charter presence exists through Williams Scholar Academy Inc., which currently enrolls 12 students. This represents approximately 4.3% of the total school count in the area.
Town and Rural Learning Environments
Education here is evenly split between 12 town-based schools and 10 rural campuses, creating a diverse local feel. North Vermilion High School is the largest with 854 students, while the average school size remains manageable at 467 students. Families experience a mix of intimate rural settings and larger town hubs like Cecil Picard Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Vermilion Parish
Reported Enrollment
10,742
23 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Vermilion Parish
Vermilion Parish
GuideWilliams Scholar Academy Inc.
23 Public Schools in Vermilion Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Maurice, 70555Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 854 |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Record | Vermilion Parish | Maurice, 70555Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 845 |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 689 |
| North Vermilion Middle School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Maurice, 70555Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 656 |
| Abbeville High School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 607 |
| Kaplan Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Kaplan, 70548Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 592 |
| Kaplan High School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Kaplan, 70548Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 555 |
| Dozier Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Erath, 70533Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 547 |
| Erath Middle School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Erath, 70533Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 545 |
| Delcambre High School | Record | Iberia Parish | Delcambre, 70528Town: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 536 |
| Erath High School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Erath, 70533Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 531 |
| J.H. Williams Middle School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 528 |
| Delcambre Elementary School | Record | Iberia Parish | Delcambre, 70528Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 486 |
| Eaton Park Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 439 |
| Meaux Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Rene A. Rost Middle School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Kaplan, 70548Town: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 413 |
| James A. Herod Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 340 |
| Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Abbeville, 70510Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 254 |
| Gueydan High School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Gueydan, 70542Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 238 |
| Indian Bayou Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Parish | Rayne, 70578Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 236 |
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
Vermilion Parish
Maurice, 70555 / Suburb: Large
Leblanc Elementary School
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, 70510 / Rural: Fringe
North Vermilion Middle School
Vermilion Parish
Maurice, 70555 / Rural: Fringe
J.H. Williams Middle School
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, 70510 / Town: Fringe
Delcambre Elementary School
Iberia Parish
Delcambre, 70528 / Town: Fringe
Eaton Park Elementary School
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, 70510 / Town: Fringe
Meaux Elementary School
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, 70510 / Rural: Distant
James A. Herod Elementary School
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, 70510 / Town: Fringe
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, 70510 / Rural: Distant
Indian Bayou Elementary School
Vermilion Parish
Rayne, 70578 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,737
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?
Vermilion Parish supports a robust network of 23 public schools, serving a total of 10,742 students. This infrastructure includes 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and seven high schools managed across two districts. The system provides a comprehensive educational framework for families across the region.
What are the major school districts in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?
The Vermilion Parish district is the primary provider, managing 20 schools and 9,708 students. A small charter presence exists through Williams Scholar Academy Inc., which currently enrolls 12 students. This represents approximately 4.3% of the total school count in the area.
What is the school experience like in Vermilion Parish?
Education here is evenly split between 12 town-based schools and 10 rural campuses, creating a diverse local feel. North Vermilion High School is the largest with 854 students, while the average school size remains manageable at 467 students. Families experience a mix of intimate rural settings and larger town hubs like Cecil Picard Elementary.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.