Claiborne’s public schools outscore 80% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Claiborne, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 48% of students in Claiborne’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Louisiana average (42%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Claiborne’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 160 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Claiborne’s, its schools beat 52%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,752 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then ten middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Claiborne Christian (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Claiborne’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Louisiana school districts, #64 of 162 Louisiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Louisiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Claiborne, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Claiborne
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
Kindergarten in Claiborne · depends on your address
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
George Welch Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
1st grade in Claiborne · depends on your address
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
George Welch Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
2nd grade in Claiborne · depends on your address
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
George Welch Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
3rd grade in Claiborne · depends on your address
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
George Welch Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
4th grade in Claiborne · depends on your address
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
George Welch Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
5th grade in Claiborne · depends on your address
Claiborne School
Grades PK–5 · 643 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
George Welch Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 429 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in West Monroe
Claiborne’s public schools are run by Ouachita Parish School District, which also serves Richwood, Sterlington and West Monroe. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Claiborne vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Claiborne’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Claiborne | A− | Ouachita Parish |
| West Monroe | A− | Ouachita Parish |
Every school in Claiborne
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Claiborne’s schools
Are Claiborne’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Claiborne children attend outscore 80% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #64 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Claiborne in?
Ouachita Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,435 students in 36 schools (2024–25).
Where do Claiborne kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: West Monroe High School, Ouachita Parish High School, West Ouachita High School, Sterlington High School and Richwood High School.
What is Claiborne’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Ouachita Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Claiborne spend per student?
$13,752 in Ouachita Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Claiborne?
Yes: Claiborne Christian (religious, grades PK–12, 548 students).
Parents talk
What Claiborne families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Claiborne → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.