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Leesville High School vs. Pickering High School

Should you attend Leesville High School or Pickering High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Leesville High School
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Pickering High School
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Leesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Pickering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Leesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 462 students in grades 7-12, Pickering High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
883 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leesville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pickering High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leesville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pickering High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leesville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pickering High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leesville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pickering High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#421 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#568 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leesville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pickering High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in LA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leesville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leesville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leesville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in LA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Leesville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pickering High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Leesville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pickering High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
118
Grade 8 Students
-
109
Grade 9 Students
257
73
Grade 10 Students
234
63
Grade 11 Students
225
43
Grade 12 Students
167
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Leesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pickering High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Leesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pickering High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Leesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pickering High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pickering High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pickering High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pickering High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leesville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pickering High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leesville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pickering High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leesville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pickering High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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