Anacoco High School

Anacoco High School in Anacoco, LA, serves 311 students in grades 7 through 12 and is part of the high-performing Vernon Parish school district, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 5% of Louisiana high schools over the past decade.

What truly sets Anacoco High School apart is its exceptional academic performance, which far exceeds nearby schools like Pickering High School and Leesville High School. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, Anacoco achieved an 88% proficiency rate in mathematics and 91% in English Language Arts, compared to Pickering's 35% and 69% respectively. The school also ranks 13th out of 325 schools statewide, while Leesville ranks 81st and Pickering 114th. This success is especially impressive given that 60.45% of Anacoco's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate similar to its neighbors. The school excels across all student subgroups, ranking in the 95th percentile or higher for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, and it ranks an incredible 2nd in the state for military-connected students, thanks to its proximity to Fort Johnson.

While Anacoco's chronic absenteeism rate of 32.8% is lower than Pickering's 43.3% and Leesville's 38.7%, it has risen sharply from 7.9% in 2021-2022, which is a concern to watch. The school's small size and favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1 allow for individualized attention, contributing to its ability to close achievement gaps and produce elite outcomes. Overall, Anacoco High School is a model of high-poverty, high-achievement education, consistently outperforming its peers and providing a strong foundation for all students.