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Winn Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,923 students in Winn Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Winn Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
1,923 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winn Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
34%
41%
% White
60%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,582 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,125 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,582
$15,176
Spending / Student
$15,125
$14,514
Best Winn Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winn Parish School District?
Winn Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,923 students.
What is the rank of Winn Parish School District?
Winn Parish School District is ranked #80 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winn Parish School District?
60% of Winn Parish School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winn Parish School District?
Winn Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Winn Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,125 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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