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Claiborne Parish Schools & Education

School Score

79/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,880

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

79/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

#6

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Claiborne Parish

Measured School Summary

Claiborne Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 79/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,880 per pupil, Claiborne Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 49% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Claiborne Parish before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

79/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #6 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

11.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,880

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

6

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Claiborne Parish has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Claiborne Parish school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Claiborne Parish has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#6

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Claiborne Parish

Elementary to high school visible

1,731 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Claiborne Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Claiborne Parish?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Small-Scale District, High Success

Claiborne Parish supports 1,731 students across 6 public schools in a single district. The infrastructure features 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 multi-level school. This variety ensures students of all ages have dedicated spaces for learning within the parish.

Centralized Academic Management

The Claiborne Parish district oversees all 6 schools and 1,731 students without any charter alternatives. This single-district model promotes a cohesive educational strategy across the region. Leaders focus on maintaining high graduation standards for every student in the system.

Rural and Town School Diversity

Schools are split evenly between rural and town locales, with an average size of 289 students. Homer Elementary School is the largest with 380 students, while Haynesville Elementary is the smallest with 245. This balance provides a consistent experience across both town and rural settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Claiborne Parish

Reported Enrollment

1,731

6 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other1

1 School District in Claiborne Parish

Claiborne Parish

6 schools
1,731 students enrolled

6 Public Schools in Claiborne Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Homer Elementary School

Claiborne Parish

Homer, 71040 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary380 students

Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School

Claiborne Parish

Haynesville, 71038 / Rural: Remote

Record5–12High300 students

Summerfield High School

Claiborne Parish

Summerfield, 71079 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other294 students

Homer Junior High School

Claiborne Parish

Homer, 71040 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle278 students

Haynesville Elementary School

Claiborne Parish

Haynesville, 71038 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary245 students

Homer High School

Claiborne Parish

Homer, 71040 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High234 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,880

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish has a school score of 79/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Claiborne Parish?
The high school graduation rate in Claiborne Parish is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Claiborne Parish spend per student?
Claiborne Parish spends $7,880 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

Claiborne Parish supports 1,731 students across 6 public schools in a single district. The infrastructure features 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 multi-level school. This variety ensures students of all ages have dedicated spaces for learning within the parish.

What are the major school districts in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

The Claiborne Parish district oversees all 6 schools and 1,731 students without any charter alternatives. This single-district model promotes a cohesive educational strategy across the region. Leaders focus on maintaining high graduation standards for every student in the system.

What is the school experience like in Claiborne Parish?

Schools are split evenly between rural and town locales, with an average size of 289 students. Homer Elementary School is the largest with 380 students, while Haynesville Elementary is the smallest with 245. This balance provides a consistent experience across both town and rural settings.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.