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Vernon Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Within Vernon Parish, Louisiana, families have 18 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 7,887 K-12 students. Vernon Parish Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Vernon Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,887
-953 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 68%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
13%
was 15%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
47,117
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
18
1 districts
Enrollment
7,887
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,270
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.1%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
7
3,410 students
Middle
2
793 students
High
4
2,010 students
Combined / other
5
1,674 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Vernon Parish Public Schools
7,887 students · 1 district in Vernon Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Vernon Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
9%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
32
25.4% under 18

Test scores in Vernon Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 15 schools in Vernon Parish ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rosepine Elementary SchoolRosepineElementaryPK-06856·
Leesville High SchoolLeesvilleHigh09-12748·
Parkway Elementary SchoolLeesvilleElementaryKG-04675·
West Leesville Elementary SchoolLeesvilleElementaryKG-04643·
Rosepine High SchoolRosepineHigh07-12572·
Pickering Elementary SchoolLeesvilleElementaryPK-06476·
Anacoco Elementary SchoolAnacocoElementaryPK-06457·
Leesville Junior High SchoolLeesvilleMiddle07-08421·
Pitkin High SchoolPitkinCombinedPK-12387·
Pickering High SchoolLeesvilleHigh07-12379·
Vernon Middle SchoolLeesvilleMiddle05-06372·
Evans High SchoolEvansCombinedPK-12364·
Hicks High SchoolLeesvilleCombinedPK-12336·
Hornbeck High SchoolHornbeckCombinedPK-12335·
Anacoco High SchoolAnacocoHigh07-12311·
Simpson High SchoolSimpsonCombinedPK-12252·
East Leesville Early Childhood CenterLeesvilleElementaryPK-PK176·
North Early Childhood CenterFort JohnsonElementaryPK-PK127·

Cities in Vernon Parish

Leesville9 schoolsAnacoco2 schoolsRosepine2 schoolsEvans1 schoolFort Johnson1 schoolHornbeck1 schoolPitkin1 schoolSimpson1 school

About Vernon Parish

In Louisiana, Vernon Parish is a low-population county of about 47,117 residents. 18 public schools across the county teaches about 7,887 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,270 a year, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Vernon Parish comprises 7 elementary schools (3,410 students), 2 middle schools (793), 4 high schools (2,010), and 5 combined or other schools.

Vernon Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,887 students across Vernon Parish.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Vernon Parish has fell 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,840 students to 7,887.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Vernon Parish discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Vernon Parish?
There are 18 public K-12 schools in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 7,887.
How many high schools are in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish, Louisiana has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 2,010 students.
How many middle schools are in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 793 students.
How many elementary schools are in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish, Louisiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,410 students.
What is the largest school district in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Vernon Parish, serving approximately 7,887 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish has roughly 47,117 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Vernon Parish?
Median household income in Vernon Parish is $57,270, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Vernon Parish?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Vernon Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Vernon Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.1% of students in Vernon Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vernon Parish schools?
Across Vernon Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.

Vernon Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data