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Best Vernon Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,075 students in Vernon Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 284 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Vernon Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vernon Parish, LA are Anacoco High School, Rosepine High School and Anacoco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Vernon Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Vernon Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anacoco High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rosepine High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Anacoco Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4726 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3585 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Gr: K-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Evans High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Highway 111
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Simpson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4262 Highway 8
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Hicks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Rosepine Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1208 Texas Street
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Gr: PK-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Pickering Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Leesville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Leesville Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Pitkin High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7239 Highway 463
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Gr: PK-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Pickering High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Hornbeck High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2363 Stillwell Avenue
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
West Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Gr: K-4 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Gr: 5-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
East Leesville Early Childhood Center
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
North Early Childhood Center
4978 University Parkway
Fort Polk, LA 71459
(337) 537-5109
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Vernon Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vernon Parish, LA include Anacoco High School, Rosepine High School and Anacoco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vernon Parish?
18 public schools are located in Vernon Parish.
What percentage of students in Vernon Parish go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Vernon Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Vernon Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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