Vernon Parish School District has once again been recognized among Louisiana’s top-performing school systems, earning an Academic A rating with an SPS score of 93.4 for the 2024–2025 school year.

Superintendent James Williams released the following statement celebrating the achievement and the collective effort behind it:

“Vernon Parish has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, and our 2024-2025 Academic A rating (SPS 93.4) continues to be a direct result of the determination and growth mind-set of our district leadership team, administrators, teachers, students, parents, and support personnel. With the 1.3-point growth from the prior year, Vernon remains among the top 10 districts in the state. Our focus for 2025-2026 is GROWTH!”

The district plans to continue building on this momentum as it prepares for the upcoming academic year.