The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Leesville Junior High School
Leesville Junior High School is a regular public school in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, serving seventh and eighth graders. It sits within the city of Leesville, a small parish seat whose economy and character are shaped by the nearby U.S. Army installation, Fort Johnson, home to the Joint Readiness Training Center. The school is part of the Vernon Parish School District, which serves Leesville and several smaller surrounding communities. Housing in the area is modest in price, and the local rental market reflects a significant military-connected population. The city has seen a population decline in recent years, and the median household income is below the national figure, with a substantial share of residents experiencing poverty.
Academically, Leesville Junior High participated in Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, with full participation across all tested subjects. In English language arts, roughly half of students scored at the proficient level or above, a result that stands out as the strongest among the four tested areas. In mathematics, about one in five students reached that bar. In science, about one-quarter of students did. In social studies, approximately one-third of students met the proficiency threshold. The social studies assessment underwent a cut-score change that year, which means the results may not be directly comparable to prior years. Because only a single year of data is available for this school, there is no trend to examine.
The student body reflects the broader community’s diversity. White students make up the largest group, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, students identifying as two or more races, and smaller numbers of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. A substantial share of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, consistent with the area’s economic profile. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available information, so families seeking details on those support structures may want to ask the school directly.
The school environment and access data were limited. No information on staffing, discipline, course offerings, or chronic absenteeism was provided. With only one school district in Vernon Parish, the comparison framework typically used to position this school against its peers is not applicable. There are no other districts in the county to draw a meaningful contrast.
Leesville Junior High occupies a specific niche: a middle-grades school in a military-adjacent, small-city setting, where housing is relatively affordable and the local economy is tied to the base. Academically, the school’s strongest showing is in English language arts, while math and science proficiency lag notably. Families exploring this school will want to investigate how it supports students who are not yet meeting the proficiency benchmarks, particularly in those areas, and ask about special education and English learner services, since those data were absent. The school’s size, grade span, and location make it a straightforward option for families within the Leesville attendance zone, but the limited publicly available detail on programs and student supports means a visit or conversation with school staff would be worthwhile.
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