Top Rankings
Washington Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,770 students in Washington Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Washington Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
4,770 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Washington Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Graduation Rate
83%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.65
# American Indian Students
11 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
214 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1,256 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
26%
41%
# White Students
3,141 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
66%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
234
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
305
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
392
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
374
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
366
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
337
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
361
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
361
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
309
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,527 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,907 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,527
$15,129
Spending / Student
$12,907
$14,469
Best Washington Parish School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14058 Highway 16
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3976
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3976
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Pine School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30341 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-2881
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Franklinton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Demon Circle
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Franklinton Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Franklinton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Jaguar Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3580
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3580
Grades: 4-6
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Hermon School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36119 Highway 38
Mount Hermon, LA 70450
(985) 877-4642
Mount Hermon, LA 70450
(985) 877-4642
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Franklinton Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 T.w. Barker Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-5674
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-5674
Grades: PK-3
| 633 students
Rank: #99.
Wesley Ray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30523 Wesley Ray Road
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 986-3131
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 986-3131
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
Varnado High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25543 Washington Street
Varnado, LA 70467
(985) 732-2025
Varnado, LA 70467
(985) 732-2025
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Parish School District?
Washington Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,770 students.
What is the rank of Washington Parish School District?
Washington Parish School District is ranked #54 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Parish School District?
66% of Washington Parish School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Parish School District?
Washington Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Washington Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,907 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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