For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 554 students in 71038, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 195 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 71038, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71038, LA are Haynesville Elementary School and Haynesville Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71038 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71038, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71038, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9777 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71038, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71038, LA include Haynesville Elementary School and Haynesville Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 71038?
2 public schools are located in 71038.
What percentage of students in 71038 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 71038 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71038?
71038 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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