Vernon Parish Schools & Education
Vernon Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,311
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#12
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vernon Parish
Measured School Summary
Vernon Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,311 per pupil, Vernon Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vernon 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
18 public schools and 1 district 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
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
10.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,311
$570 below the state average
School coverage
18
1 district 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
Vernon Parish has 18 public schools across 1 district, 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 Vernon 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
Vernon Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#12
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Vernon Parish
Elementary to high school visible
9,037 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Vernon Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Vernon Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Vernon 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.
Broad Educational Reach in Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish operates a single-district system with 18 public schools serving 9,037 students. The landscape features seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools, alongside five specialized campuses. This streamlined district structure provides consistent oversight for families throughout the parish.
Unified District Leadership in Vernon
Vernon Parish District manages all 9,037 students, ensuring a unified educational strategy across the region. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, focusing all resources on the traditional public school system. This centralized approach supports major campuses like Leesville High School.
Rural Roots and Mid-Sized Campuses
The parish features 10 rural and 8 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 502 students per campus. Large schools like Leesville High and Rosepine Elementary serve over 800 students each, while others offer a more rural, intimate feel. Most students attend schools that are integrated into the small-town fabric of the community.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Vernon Parish
Reported Enrollment
9,037
18 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Vernon Parish
18 Public Schools in Vernon 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 884 |
| Rosepine Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Rosepine, 70659Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 830 |
| Pickering Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 707 |
| Parkway Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Rural: Fringe | 1–4 | Primary | 706 |
| Rosepine High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Rosepine, 70659Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 571 |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Town: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 571 |
| Anacoco Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Anacoco, 71403Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 515 |
| Vernon Middle School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 477 |
| Pickering High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 457 |
| Leesville Junior High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 447 |
| Pitkin High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Pitkin, 70656Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 417 |
| Evans High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Evans, 70639Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 402 |
| Hornbeck High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Hornbeck, 71439Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 393 |
| Hicks High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 368 |
| North Polk Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 357 |
| Anacoco High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Anacoco, 71403Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 347 |
| East Leesville Elementary School | Record | Vernon Parish | Leesville, 71446Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 310 |
| Simpson High School | Record | Vernon Parish | Simpson, 71474Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 278 |
Pickering Elementary School
Vernon Parish
Leesville, 71446 / Rural: Fringe
West Leesville Elementary School
Vernon Parish
Leesville, 71446 / Town: Remote
North Polk Elementary School
Vernon Parish
Leesville, 71446 / Town: Remote
East Leesville Elementary School
Vernon Parish
Leesville, 71446 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,311
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vernon Parish, Louisiana?
Vernon Parish operates a single-district system with 18 public schools serving 9,037 students. The landscape features seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools, alongside five specialized campuses. This streamlined district structure provides consistent oversight for families throughout the parish.
What are the major school districts in Vernon Parish, Louisiana?
Vernon Parish District manages all 9,037 students, ensuring a unified educational strategy across the region. There are currently no charter schools in the parish, focusing all resources on the traditional public school system. This centralized approach supports major campuses like Leesville High School.
What is the school experience like in Vernon Parish?
The parish features 10 rural and 8 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 502 students per campus. Large schools like Leesville High and Rosepine Elementary serve over 800 students each, while others offer a more rural, intimate feel. Most students attend schools that are integrated into the small-town fabric of the community.
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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.