Total enrollment
1,616
-99 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Claiborne Parish
Louisiana · Public K-12
Claiborne Parish runs 6 public K-12 schools inside Louisiana, with the county population around 13,833. The mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Claiborne Parish
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 29%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
68%
was 66%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,616
NCES CCD
Median income
$32,831
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.6%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
2
643 students
Middle
1
232 students
High
2
483 students
Combined / other
1
258 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Claiborne Parish Public Schools
1,616 students · 1 district in Claiborne Parish
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Claiborne Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
10.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.0% under 18
Test scores in Claiborne Parish
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Haynesville Elementary School· 33.0%
- Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School· 23.0%
- Summerfield High School· 22.0%
- Homer Elementary School· 16.0%
- Homer Junior High School· 12.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Elementary School | Homer | Elementary | PK-04 | 339 | · |
| Haynesville Elementary School | Haynesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 304 | · |
| Summerfield High School | Summerfield | Combined | PK-12 | 258 | · |
| Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School | Haynesville | High | 06-12 | 246 | · |
| Homer High School | Homer | High | 09-12 | 237 | · |
| Homer Junior High School | Homer | Middle | 05-08 | 232 | · |
Cities in Claiborne Parish
About Claiborne Parish
In Louisiana, Claiborne Parish is a thinly populated county of about 13,833 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,616 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $32,831 a year, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 22%. That income level is 41% lower than the Louisiana median.
In terms of grade levels, Claiborne Parish spans 2 elementary schools (643 students), 1 middle school (232), 2 high schools (483), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Claiborne Parish is Claiborne Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,616 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,616 students, declined 6% from the 1,715 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 7 to 6 across the same 7-year window.
On allk12, the community for Claiborne Parish discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data