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Franklin Parish Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 5Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary5
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Franklin Parish

Franklin Parish

6 schools
2,850 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Franklin Parish High School

Franklin Parish

Winnsboro, 71295 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High792 students

Crowville School

Franklin Parish

Crowville, 71230 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary503 students

Winnsboro Elementary School

Franklin Parish

Winnsboro, 71295 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary485 students

Gilbert School

Franklin Parish

Gilbert, 71336 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary431 students

Fort Necessity School

Franklin Parish

Fort Necessity, 71243 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary321 students

Baskin School

Franklin Parish

Baskin, 71219 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary318 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,959

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish has a school score of 65/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Franklin Parish?
The high school graduation rate in Franklin Parish is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Franklin Parish spend per student?
Franklin Parish spends $7,959 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.