Vernon Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,037 students in Vernon Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Vernon Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Vernon Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
899 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
1,209 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
13%
42%
# White Students
6,059 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
67%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
675 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
548
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
737
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
838
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
749
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
686
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
621
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
691
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
671
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
676
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
618
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
698
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
533
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
508
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
463
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,601 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Vernon Parish School District?
Vernon Parish School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,037 students.
What is the rank of Vernon Parish School District?
Vernon Parish School District is ranked #30 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Parish School District?
67% of Vernon Parish School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernon Parish School District?
Vernon Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Vernon Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,601 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,037 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
