There were 796 eighth grade students enrolled in Vermilion Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.1% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
North Vermilion Middle School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Vermilion Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Vermilion Parish ranked 17th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Vermilion Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Vermilion Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion Middle School | 221 | 34% | 650 |
| Erath Middle School | 179 | 35.1% | 510 |
| J. H. Williams Middle School | 155 | 34.4% | 451 |
| Rene A. Rost Middle School | 107 | 27.8% | 385 |
| Delcambre High School | 67 | 14.4% | 464 |
| Gueydan High School | 36 | 17.9% | 201 |
| Forked Island/E. Broussard Elementary School | 31 | 12.5% | 248 |
