Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Franklin Senior High School's student population of 276 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Senior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
75%
42%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Senior High School's ranking?
Franklin Senior High School is ranked #812 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Franklin Senior High School often compared to?
Franklin Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West St. Mary High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Franklin Senior High School?
276 students attend Franklin Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Franklin Senior High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Senior High School?
Franklin Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Senior High School offer ?
Franklin Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Franklin Senior High School part of?
Franklin Senior High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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