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Vermilion Parish School District (2026) - Rayne, LA

Vermilion Parish School District

220 South Jefferson Street
Abbeville, LA 70510-5906
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Vermilion Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,433 students in Vermilion Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Vermilion Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
8,433 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
549 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vermilion Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#18 out of 187 school districts
(Top 10%)
46%
34%
55%
42%
33%
27%
77%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
21%
42%
% White
67%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,250 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,242
$16,127
Spending / Student
$15,250
$15,423

Best Vermilion Parish School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12012 Audubon Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
203 South Albert Avenue
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 893-3887
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
415 West Primeaux
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Erath High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meaux Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12419 La Highway 696
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Erath Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Kaplan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
608 North Eleazar Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-7965
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
North Vermilion Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11609-a La Hwy 699
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 893-1583
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
North Vermilion High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11609 La Highway 699
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 898-1491
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Kaplan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Jesse Owens Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
203 Thirteenth Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6541
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Leblanc Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4511 East La Highway 338
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Rene A. Rost Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 West Sixth Street
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-8545
Gr: 4-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Gueydan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6938
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Wildcat Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
James A. Herod Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Odea Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
J.h. Williams Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Prairie Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Eaton Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 Sylvester Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vermilion Parish School District?
Vermilion Parish School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,433 students.
What is the rank of Vermilion Parish School District?
Vermilion Parish School District is ranked #17 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion Parish School District?
67% of Vermilion Parish School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermilion Parish School District?
Vermilion Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Vermilion Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,250 is less than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 33% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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