For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 727 students in 70538, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70538, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School and Franklin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70538 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70538, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70538, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
70538, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
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
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Gr: 1-12
264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
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 middle schools in 70538, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70538, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School and Franklin Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70538?
2 public middle schools are located in 70538.
What is the racial composition of students in 70538?
70538 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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