For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 988 students in Claiborne Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Claiborne Parish, LA are Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School and Northeast Claiborne Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Claiborne Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Claiborne Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Homer High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Claiborne Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Highway 9
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9930 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Claiborne Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485 West Holly
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Homer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Claiborne Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15520 Hwy 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
430 Hebron Road
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Claiborne Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Claiborne Parish, LA include Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School and Northeast Claiborne Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Claiborne Parish?
5 public high schools are located in Claiborne Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Claiborne Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Claiborne Parish include: Homer High School vs. Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School vs. Summerfield High School, Homer High School vs. Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
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