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#513 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 40% in state

Franklinton High School

High School · Washington Parish · Franklinton, LA

A Washington Parish high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Demon Circle, Franklinton, LA 70438

  • Math 28% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$13,463
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Franklinton High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Franklinton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,010/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,667

Median home value

$157,000

Median rent

$921/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bowling Green SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–122.4 mi435Compare →
Mt. Hermon SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–12Not available393Compare →
Pine SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–12Not available758Compare →
Varnado High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–12Not available276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington Parish

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$13,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklinton High School is listed in Washington Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklinton High School

Franklinton High School is a public high school in Franklinton, LA, part of Washington Parish, serving approximately 704 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklinton High School

What grades does Franklinton High School serve?

Franklinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Franklinton High School?

Franklinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklinton High School rank in LA?

Franklinton High School ranks #513 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Franklinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklinton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklinton High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklinton High School a charter school?

No, Franklinton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklinton High School a Title I school?

No, Franklinton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklinton High School?

55.5% of students at Franklinton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
704
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 70438)
19,935
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70438; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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