High Schools in Vernon Parish

The Vernon Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 4 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with two standout schools - Rosepine High School and Anacoco High School - consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Rosepine High School and Anacoco High School have both earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with Rosepine High School ranking 14th out of 321 schools in 2022-2023 and 23rd out of 333 schools in 2023-2024, while Anacoco High School ranked 5th out of 321 schools in 2022-2023 and 18th out of 329 schools in 2024-2025. These two schools stand out for their exceptional academic performance and high rankings compared to other high schools in Vernon Parish and the state of Louisiana.

The remaining two high schools, Leesville High School and Pickering High School, have maintained relatively stable performance, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger and consistent graduation and dropout rates. All four high schools in the district share a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (ranging from 50.51% to 61.01%) suggest that the schools in Vernon Parish serve a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic performance and other outcomes.