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Vernon Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
18
Schools
9,037
Students
$15,261
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
50.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.4%
Graduation Rate
+3.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Vernon Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 9,037 students across 18 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,261 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Leesville Junior High School07–08447
Vernon Middle School05–06477
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anacoco High School07–12347
Leesville High School09–12884
Pickering High School07–12457
Rosepine High School07–12571
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Evans High SchoolPK–12402
Hicks High SchoolPK–12368
Hornbeck High SchoolPK–12393
Pitkin High SchoolPK–12417
Simpson High SchoolPK–12278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,261Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
27%
State
44.6%
Local (property tax)
27.4%
Federal
27.9%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
9,037
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.4%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.4% graduation rate — 3.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish has 18 public schools, serving a total of 9,037 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vernon Parish?
The graduation rate is 90.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vernon Parish spend per student?
Vernon Parish spends $15,261 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vernon Parish?
51% of students in Vernon Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vernon Parish?
No, Vernon Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vernon Parish serve?
Vernon Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vernon Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vernon Parish is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.