Best Public Schools in Erath, LA

The city of Erath, Louisiana is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Dozier Elementary School, Erath High School, and Erath Middle School. These schools are part of the Vermilion Parish school district.

Among the three schools, Dozier Elementary School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Louisiana and achieving very high test scores, with 86-95% of students proficient or better in math and English language arts. In contrast, Erath High School and Erath Middle School have slightly lower proficiency rates, ranging from 74-91% on end-of-course exams and 77-88% in math and English language arts, respectively.

While the schools in Erath generally have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 16.6 to 17.7, they face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of around 24-25% across all three schools. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 47.08% at Erath High School to 52.57% at Erath Middle School.