Very Good
#316 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 25% in state
Pine School
High School · Washington Parish · Franklinton, LA
A Washington Parish high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
28315 Highway 424, Franklinton, LA 70438
- Math 36% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pine School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Pine 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,010/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Washington Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 704 | Compare → |
| Mt. Hermon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Varnado High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Pine School is listed in Washington Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine School
Pine School is a public high school in Franklinton, LA, part of Washington Parish, serving approximately 758 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine School
What grades does Pine School serve?
Pine School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pine School?
Pine School has an enrollment of approximately 758 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine School rank in LA?
Pine School ranks #316 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Pine School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pine School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pine School a charter school?
No, Pine School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine School a Title I school?
No, Pine School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine School?
47.5% of students at Pine 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 758
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (985) 848-5243
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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
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