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Winn Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Of the 6 public K-12 schools in Winn Parish, the largest district by enrollment is Winn Parish Public Schools (1,732 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,732. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Winn Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,732
-538 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 60%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
34%
was 35%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,732
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,871
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.7%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
1
485 students
Middle
1
325 students
High
1
350 students
Combined / other
3
572 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Winn Parish Public Schools
1,732 students · 1 district in Winn Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Winn 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
White
62%
Hispanic
8%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
3%
Black
34%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Winn Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 4 schools in Winn Parish ranked by score →

All schools (6)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Winnfield Primary SchoolWinnfieldElementaryPK-04485·
Winnfield High SchoolWinnfieldHigh09-12350·
Winnfield Middle SchoolWinnfieldMiddle05-08325·
Calvin High SchoolCalvinCombinedPK-12289·
Dodson High SchoolDodsonCombinedPK-12283·
Atlanta High SchoolAtlantaCombinedM-M··

Cities in Winn Parish

Winnfield3 schoolsAtlanta1 schoolCalvin1 schoolDodson1 school

About Winn Parish

In Louisiana, Winn Parish is a sparse county of about 13,467 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,732 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $48,871 a year, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% below the Louisiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Winn Parish spans 1 elementary school (485 students), 1 middle school (325), 1 high school (350), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Winn Parish is Winn Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,732 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,732 students, contracted 24% from the 2,270 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Winn Parish closed 3 schools, going from 8 to 5.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Winn Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Winn Parish?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Winn Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 1,732.
How many high schools are in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 350 students.
How many middle schools are in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish, Louisiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 325 students.
How many elementary schools are in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish, Louisiana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 485 students.
What is the largest school district in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Winn Parish, serving approximately 1,732 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Winn Parish?
Winn Parish has roughly 13,467 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Winn Parish?
Median household income in Winn Parish is $48,871, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 16.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Winn Parish?
Approximately 14.4% of adults 25 and older in Winn Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Winn Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.7% of students in Winn Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winn Parish schools?
Across Winn Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data