For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,940 students in Claiborne Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 355 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Claiborne Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne Parish, LA are Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Haynesville Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Claiborne Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Claiborne Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haynesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9777 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Summerfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Highway 9
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9930 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Claiborne Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Holly
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Grades: K-12
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Homer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Homer High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Homer Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Claiborne Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15520 Hwy 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
David Wade Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
David Wade Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
430 Hebron Road
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Claiborne Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne Parish, LA include Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Haynesville Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Claiborne Parish?
7 public schools are located in Claiborne Parish.
What percentage of students in Claiborne Parish go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Claiborne Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Claiborne Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Claiborne Parish include: Homer High School vs. Summerfield High School, Homer Junior High School vs. Summerfield High School, Homer Junior High School vs. Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
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