For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,004 students in Winn Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winn Parish, LA are Calvin High School, Winnfield Middle School and Dodson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winn Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Winn Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winn Parish (2026)
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 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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winn Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winn Parish, LA include Calvin High School, Winnfield Middle School and Dodson High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winn Parish?
3 public middle schools are located in Winn Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Winn Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winn Parish include: Dodson High School vs. Calvin High School, Calvin High School vs. Dodson High School, Winnfield Middle School vs. Dodson High School
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