Winn Parish Schools & Education
Winn Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,772
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#22
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Winn Parish
Measured School Summary
Winn Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,772 per pupil, Winn Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Winn 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
6.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,772
$109 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Winn 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.
What Winn 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
Winn 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
#22
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Winn Parish
Elementary to high school visible
2,012 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Winn 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 Winn 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 Winn 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.
Academic Infrastructure in Winn Parish
Winn Parish provides public education through six schools, serving a total student body of 2,012. The landscape includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, supplemented by three campuses serving mixed grade levels. This variety of school types ensures that students in all corners of the parish have access to a full education.
Centralized Oversight in Winn Parish
Winn Parish District manages all six schools and 2,012 students in a unified system. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring that all public education resources are directed through the parish board. Winnfield Primary School is the largest campus, serving as a major hub for the district's 454 youngest learners.
Rural and Town Learning Hubs
The parish school system is comprised of four rural schools and two town-based campuses. The average school size is relatively small at 335 students, creating an environment where individual attention is possible. Most students attend centralized schools in Winnfield or smaller community schools like Calvin and Dodson High.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Winn Parish
Reported Enrollment
2,012
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Winn Parish
Winn Parish
6 Public Schools in Winn 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 dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield Primary School | Record | Winn Parish | Winnfield, 71483Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 454 |
| Winnfield High School | Record | Winn Parish | Winnfield, 71483Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 371 |
| Winnfield Middle School | Record | Winn Parish | Winnfield, 71483Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 345 |
| Calvin High School | Record | Winn Parish | Calvin, 71410Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 322 |
| Dodson High School | Record | Winn Parish | Dodson, 71422Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 290 |
| Atlanta High School | Record | Winn Parish | Atlanta, 71404Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 230 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,772
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Winn Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Winn Parish, Louisiana?
Winn Parish provides public education through six schools, serving a total student body of 2,012. The landscape includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, supplemented by three campuses serving mixed grade levels. This variety of school types ensures that students in all corners of the parish have access to a full education.
What are the major school districts in Winn Parish, Louisiana?
Winn Parish District manages all six schools and 2,012 students in a unified system. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring that all public education resources are directed through the parish board. Winnfield Primary School is the largest campus, serving as a major hub for the district's 454 youngest learners.
What is the school experience like in Winn Parish?
The parish school system is comprised of four rural schools and two town-based campuses. The average school size is relatively small at 335 students, creating an environment where individual attention is possible. Most students attend centralized schools in Winnfield or smaller community schools like Calvin and Dodson High.
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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.