For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 988 students in Claiborne Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Claiborne Parish, LA are Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School and Northeast Claiborne Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Claiborne Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Claiborne Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Homer High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Claiborne Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summerfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Highway 9
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9930 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-0905
Grades: 6-12
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Claiborne Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
485 West Holly
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Summerfield, LA 71079
(870) 924-0101
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Homer High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Wade Correctional Center
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Claiborne Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15520 Hwy 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
430 Hebron Road
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Claiborne Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Claiborne Parish, LA include Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School and Northeast Claiborne Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Claiborne Parish?
5 public high schools are located in Claiborne Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Claiborne Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Claiborne Parish include: Homer High School vs. Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School vs. Summerfield High School, Homer High School vs. Haynesville Jr./sr. High School
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