Erath’s public schools outscore 90% of Louisiana districts
In Erath, 44% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Erath, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Erath’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 163 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Erath’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,379 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Erath Middle School, then Erath High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Erath’s grade
A: better than 90% of Louisiana school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Erath, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Erath
Dozier Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 556 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Erath
Erath High School
Grades 9–12 · 557 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Erath
Erath High School
Grades 9–12 · 557 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Erath
Erath High School
Grades 9–12 · 557 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Erath
Erath High School
Grades 9–12 · 557 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Erath’s public schools are run by Vermilion Parish School District, which also serves Abbeville, Delcambre, Gueydan and Kaplan and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Erath vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Erath’s borders.
Every school in Erath
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Erath’s schools
Are Erath’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Erath children attend outscore 90% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Erath in?
Vermilion Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,433 students in 20 schools (2024–25).
Where do Erath kids go to high school?
Erath High School, with 557 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Erath’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Vermilion Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Erath spend per student?
$13,379 in Vermilion Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Erath families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Erath → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.