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Vermilion Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
20
Schools
9,708
Students
$14,732
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
92.6%
Graduation Rate
+6.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Vermilion Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 9,708 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,732 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Erath Middle School06–08545
J.H. Williams Middle School06–08528
North Vermilion Middle School06–08656
Rene A. Rost Middle School04–08413
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abbeville High School09–12607
Erath High School09–12531
Gueydan High School06–12238
Kaplan High School09–12555
North Vermilion High School09–12854
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,732Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
34%
State
45.1%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
9,708
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.6%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.6% graduation rate — 6.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% 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 Vermilion Parish?
Vermilion Parish has 20 public schools, serving a total of 9,708 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vermilion Parish?
The graduation rate is 92.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vermilion Parish spend per student?
Vermilion Parish spends $14,732 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vermilion Parish?
61% of students in Vermilion Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vermilion Parish?
No, Vermilion Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vermilion Parish serve?
Vermilion Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vermilion Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vermilion Parish is 52/100. 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.