Claiborne Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Claiborne Parish School District, serving 1,712 students. Claiborne Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Public schools in Claiborne Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne Parish School District are Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Homer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Claiborne Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318) 927-3502 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,712 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 96 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Claiborne Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #135 out of 193 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 64% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 70% |
| ||
Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
| ||
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 41 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,131 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 66% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 501 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 29% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 32 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 71 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 151 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 138 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 116 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 151 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 134 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 136 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 128 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 119 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 110 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 100 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 134 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 111 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 113 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,384. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,305 is less than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $22 MM | $27 MM |
| ||
| Spending | $19 MM | $29 MM |
| ||
| Revenue / Student | $12,589 | $13,384 |
| ||
| Revenue / Student | $11,305 | $14,061 |
| ||
Claiborne Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Haynesville Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50%9777 Highway 7910
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Grades: PK-4 | 256 students
- Summerfield High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4200 Highway 910
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Grades: PK-12 | 296 students
- Homer High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1008 North Main10
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
- Haynesville Jr./sr. High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:2/Bottom 50%9930 Highway 7910
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Grades: 5-12 | 325 students
- Homer Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%624 Pelican Drive10
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Grades: PK-4 | 384 students
- Homer Junior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 41%Rank:1/Bottom 50%612 Pelican Drive10
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Grades: 5-8 | 248 students
Recent Articles
Should students wear uniforms? Learn more about the pros and cons of uniform policies in public schools.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Is your public school on Facebook? Learn about the positives and disadvantages with getting your district on the most popular destination online.
