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Best Claiborne Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,927 students in Claiborne Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 319 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 14% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Claiborne Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9777 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Summerfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Highway 9
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9930 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Claiborne Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
485 West Holly
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Homer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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?
8 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Claiborne Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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