Franklin Senior High School

1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
#812 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
29%
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35-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
75%
42%
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White
14%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.42
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≥95%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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