Vernon Middle School

Vernon Parish
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
477 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Vernon Middle School, located at 1410 Nona Street in Leesville, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Vernon Parish School District. Situated in the heart of Leesville, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic and social development of students in the middle grades. It functions as a foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the Leesville community, often reflecting the diverse population of the area, which includes many families connected to the nearby Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk). Vernon Middle School prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum, offering core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and student well-being, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
477
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (37.7 %)
  • Black
    141 (29.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    60 (12.6 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Vernon Parish
Phone: (337)238-1505
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 239
Grade 6 238
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Leesville Junior High School
Vernon Parish
447 Students
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446 (1.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th