Photo: Billy Hathorn · Public domainHomer’s public schools outscore 61% of Louisiana districts
On-time graduation in Homer runs at 98%, above the Louisiana average (83%). The grade covers the public school district serving Homer, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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.
Homer’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 41 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Homer’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 61% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana (the state reports Homer’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,387 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Homer Junior High School, then Homer High School. See the path ↓
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 Homer’s grade
B: better than 61% of Louisiana school districts, #114 of 162 Louisiana towns. Graduation is above the Louisiana average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Homer, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Homer
Homer Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 339 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Homer
Homer High School
Grades 9–12 · 237 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Homer
Homer High School
Grades 9–12 · 237 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Homer
Homer High School
Grades 9–12 · 237 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Homer’s public schools are run by Claiborne Parish School District, which also serves Athens, Haynesville, Junction City and Lisbon. 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 below the state in reading
Homer vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Homer’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Homer | B | Claiborne Parish |
Every school in Homer
3 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 Homer’s schools
Are Homer’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Homer children attend outscore 61% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #114 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Homer in?
Claiborne Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,616 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Homer kids go to high school?
Homer High School, with 237 students; its own test results earn a D−.
What is Homer’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Claiborne Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Homer spend per student?
$17,387 in Claiborne Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Homer families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Homer → 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.