For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 808 students in Homer, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Homer, LA are Homer Elementary School, Homer High School and Homer Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homer, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Homer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Homer, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Homer, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Homer, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Homer, LA include Homer Elementary School, Homer High School and Homer Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Homer?
3 public schools are located in Homer.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer?
Homer public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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