For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 814 students in Franklin, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School and Franklin Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Franklin, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin, LA (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 Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Franklin, 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 high schools in Franklin, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School and Franklin Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin?
2 public high schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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