For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,481 students in Franklin, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 322 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Franklin, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Franklin Senior High School and Franklin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Lagrange Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Franklin, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J. A. Hernandez Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
St. Mary Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
131 Clausen Rd South
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Franklin Senior High School and Franklin Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
5 public schools are located in Franklin.
What percentage of students in Franklin go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Franklin are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin include: Franklin Junior High School vs. V. B. Glencoe Charter School, W.p. Foster Elementary School vs. V. B. Glencoe Charter School, V. B. Glencoe Charter School vs. Franklin Junior High School
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