Franklin Parish School District
School District · Winnsboro, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
2,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
2,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#34 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,907
+$817 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,685 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Franklin Parish ranks #34 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Franklin Parish's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Baskin School (8.0/10), Crowville School (7.7/10), and Gilbert School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baskin School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Crowville School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Gilbert School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Franklin Parish High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Fort Necessity School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Winnsboro Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Franklin Parish
Franklin Parish is a Winnsboro, Louisiana school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,685 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $15,907 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Franklin Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Baskin School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin Parish students show an average math proficiency of 36.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Franklin Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin Parish with test data.
Schools in Franklin Parish
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Winnsboro
- Total Enrollment
- 2,685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 214
- District spending per student
- $15,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin Parish?
The average composite rating for Franklin Parish is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish's district-level spending was $15,907 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin Parish is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin Parish?
Baskin School is the highest-rated school in Franklin Parish with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin Parish?
Across schools in Franklin Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Franklin Parish has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Franklin Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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