Franklin Parish Schools & Education
Franklin Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,959
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#20
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin Parish
Measured School Summary
Franklin Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,959 per pupil, Franklin Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Franklin Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
6.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,959
$78 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin Parish has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Franklin Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Franklin Parish has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#20
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Franklin Parish
Elementary and high visible
2,850 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Franklin Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Franklin Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Educational Fabric of Franklin Parish
Franklin Parish maintains 6 public schools that provide education for 2,850 students. The infrastructure is primarily focused on early education, featuring five elementary schools and one centralized high school. A single district manages the entire county, ensuring a streamlined curriculum for all local residents.
Consolidated Parish Management
The Franklin Parish school district serves as the sole educational authority for the county's 2,850 students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning all public funding remains within the traditional parish system. The district's flagship, Franklin Parish High School, serves nearly 800 students as the county's only secondary school.
Mid-Sized Schools in a Rural Setting
Four of the parish's schools are located in rural areas, while two serve town centers like Winnsboro. The average school size is 475 students, providing a balanced atmosphere that is neither too crowded nor too isolated. Franklin Parish High School is the largest campus, while specialized elementary schools like Fort Necessity serve about 320 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Franklin Parish
Reported Enrollment
2,850
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Franklin Parish
Franklin Parish
6 Public Schools in Franklin Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish High School | Record | Franklin Parish | Winnsboro, 71295Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 792 |
| Crowville School | Record | Franklin Parish | Crowville, 71230Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 503 |
| Winnsboro Elementary School | Record | Franklin Parish | Winnsboro, 71295Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 485 |
| Gilbert School | Record | Franklin Parish | Gilbert, 71336Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 431 |
| Fort Necessity School | Record | Franklin Parish | Fort Necessity, 71243Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 321 |
| Baskin School | Record | Franklin Parish | Baskin, 71219Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 318 |
Franklin Parish High School
Franklin Parish
Winnsboro, 71295 / Town: Distant
Winnsboro Elementary School
Franklin Parish
Winnsboro, 71295 / Town: Distant
Fort Necessity School
Franklin Parish
Fort Necessity, 71243 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,959
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Franklin Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?
Franklin Parish maintains 6 public schools that provide education for 2,850 students. The infrastructure is primarily focused on early education, featuring five elementary schools and one centralized high school. A single district manages the entire county, ensuring a streamlined curriculum for all local residents.
What are the major school districts in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?
The Franklin Parish school district serves as the sole educational authority for the county's 2,850 students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning all public funding remains within the traditional parish system. The district's flagship, Franklin Parish High School, serves nearly 800 students as the county's only secondary school.
What is the school experience like in Franklin Parish?
Four of the parish's schools are located in rural areas, while two serve town centers like Winnsboro. The average school size is 475 students, providing a balanced atmosphere that is neither too crowded nor too isolated. Franklin Parish High School is the largest campus, while specialized elementary schools like Fort Necessity serve about 320 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.