For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,639 students in 70438, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 459 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 70438, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70438, LA are Franklinton High School, Pine School and Enon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70438 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70438, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70438, LA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Demon Circle
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pine School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14058 Highway 16
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3976
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3976
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30341 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-2881
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Franklinton Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Franklinton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Jaguar Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3580
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3580
Gr: 4-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Franklinton Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 T.w. Barker Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-5674
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-5674
Gr: PK-3 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
70438, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Vocational Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
616 T. W. Barker Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70438, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70438, LA include Franklinton High School, Pine School and Enon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70438?
7 public schools are located in 70438.
What percentage of students in 70438 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 70438 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70438?
70438 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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