For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,234 students in Vermilion Parish, LA. The top-ranked public high schools in Vermilion Parish, LA are Erath High School, North Vermilion High School and Kaplan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Vermilion Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Vermilion Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Erath High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vermilion Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erath High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
North Vermilion High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11609 La Highway 699
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 898-1491
Maurice, LA 70555
(337) 898-1491
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Kaplan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Delcambre High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 West Main Street
Delcambre, LA 70528
(337) 685-2595
Delcambre, LA 70528
(337) 685-2595
Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Gueydan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6938
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337) 536-6938
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Wildcat Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vermilion Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vermilion Parish, LA include Erath High School, North Vermilion High School and Kaplan High School. Vermilion Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Vermilion Parish?
6 public high schools are located in Vermilion Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion Parish?
Vermilion Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Vermilion Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vermilion Parish include: Kaplan High School vs. North Vermilion High School, Abbeville High School vs. North Vermilion High School, Abbeville High School vs. Erath High School
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