Kaplan’s public schools outscore 90% of Louisiana districts
44% of students in Kaplan’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Louisiana average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kaplan, 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.
Kaplan’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 142 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kaplan’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 5 the district’s path is Rene A. Rost Middle School, then Kaplan High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Maltrait Memorial Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Kaplan’s grade
A: better than 90% of Louisiana school districts, #6 of 162 Louisiana towns. 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 Kaplan, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Kaplan
Kaplan Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 550 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Kaplan · depends on your address
Kaplan Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 550 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Rene A. Rost Middle School
Grades 4–8 · 360 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Kaplan
Kaplan High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Kaplan
Kaplan High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Kaplan
Kaplan High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Kaplan
Kaplan High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Kaplan’s public schools are run by Vermilion Parish School District, which also serves Abbeville, Delcambre, Erath and Gueydan 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
Kaplan vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Kaplan’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kaplan | A | Vermilion Parish |
Every school in Kaplan
4 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 Kaplan’s schools
Are Kaplan’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kaplan children attend outscore 90% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #6 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kaplan in?
Vermilion Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,433 students in 20 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kaplan kids go to high school?
Kaplan High School, with 528 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Kaplan’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 Kaplan spend per student?
$13,379 in Vermilion Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kaplan?
Yes: Maltrait Memorial Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 109 students).
Parents talk
What Kaplan families are saying about school.
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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.