For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,923 students in Winn Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Winn Parish, LA are Calvin High School, Winnfield Primary School and Winnfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winn Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Winn Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Winn Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Second Street
Calvin, LA 71410
(318) 727-8784
Calvin, LA 71410
(318) 727-8784
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Winnfield Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 South St. John Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4105
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4105
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Winnfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
631 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3506
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3506
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Winnfield Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-2765
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-2765
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Dodson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
(318) 628-2172
Dodson, LA 71422
(318) 628-2172
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Winn Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
118 School Road
Atlanta, LA 71404
(318) 628-4613
Atlanta, LA 71404
(318) 628-4613
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Winn Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Highway 560 Gum Springs Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3971
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3971
Gr: 10-12
1607 Maple Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4134
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4134
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winn Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winn Parish, LA include Calvin High School, Winnfield Primary School and Winnfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Winn Parish?
5 public schools are located in Winn Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winn Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winn Parish include: Winnfield High School vs. Calvin High School, Dodson High School vs. Calvin High School, Calvin High School vs. Dodson High School
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