Best Franklin Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,501 students in Franklin, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 340 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 score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 33% (versus the 43% 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Franklin, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

V. B. Glencoe Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
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Top 20%

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4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932

Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Franklin Senior High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Top 30%

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1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143

Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #33.

Franklin Junior High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
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525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855

Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #44.

W.p. Foster Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905

Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #55.

Lagrange Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991

Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

J. A. Hernandez Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423

Gr: PK-5

St. Mary Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

131 Clausen Rd South
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388

Gr: 1-12

Thomas Gibbs Elementary School (Closed 2010)

264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722

Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?