For the 2025 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 High School and Winnfield Primary 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 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Winn Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Winnfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3506
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3506
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Winnfield Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 South St. John Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4105
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4105
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Winnfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-2765
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-2765
Grades: 5-8
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Dodson High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
(318) 628-2172
Dodson, LA 71422
(318) 628-2172
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Winn Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
118 School Road
Atlanta, LA 71404
(318) 628-4613
Atlanta, LA 71404
(318) 628-4613
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
400 South St John St
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3557
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-3557
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1607 Maple Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4134
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318) 628-4134
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
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 High School and Winnfield Primary 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: Dodson High School vs. Calvin High School, Winnfield High School vs. Calvin High School, Calvin High School vs. Dodson High School
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