For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,685 students in Franklin Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 938 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Franklin Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin Parish, LA are Gilbert School, Baskin School and Crowville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Franklin Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 First Street
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Baskin School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1926 Hwy 857
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-2381
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Crowville School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 School Road
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Parish High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Glover Drive
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Fort Necessity School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10630 Highway 562
Fort Necessity, LA 71243
(318) 723-4793
Fort Necessity, LA 71243
(318) 723-4793
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Warren Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Franklin Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 128
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Gr: 8-12 | 357 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Horace G. White Senior Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5915 Hwy 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2212 Highway 135
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Gr: PK-K | 152 students Minority enrollment: 76%
5915 Highway 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 81%
P O Box 220
Wisner, LA 71378
(318) 724-7334
Wisner, LA 71378
(318) 724-7334
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin Parish, LA include Gilbert School, Baskin School and Crowville School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin Parish?
6 public schools are located in Franklin Parish.
What percentage of students in Franklin Parish go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Franklin Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin Parish include: Winnsboro Elementary School vs. Baskin School, Crowville School vs. Baskin School, Baskin School vs. Winnsboro Elementary School
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