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Franklin Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Franklin Parish totals about 2,454 students across 6 schools, an average of 409 per campus. Franklin Parish Public Schools is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Franklin Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,454
-636 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 46%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
53%
was 51%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,454
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,020
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.3%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
5
1,748 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
706 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Franklin Parish Public Schools
2,454 students · 1 district in Franklin Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Franklin Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
66%
Hispanic
2%
Black
28%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
43%
Hispanic
1%
Black
53%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.2%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.8% under 18

Test scores in Franklin Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 5 schools in Franklin Parish ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Franklin Parish High SchoolWinnsboroHigh09-12706·
Crowville SchoolWinnsboroElementaryPK-08409·
Gilbert SchoolGilbertElementaryPK-08394·
Winnsboro Elementary SchoolWinnsboroElementaryPK-05366·
Baskin SchoolBaskinElementaryPK-08325·
Fort Necessity SchoolFort NecessityElementaryPK-08254·

Cities in Franklin Parish

Winnsboro3 schoolsBaskin1 schoolFort Necessity1 schoolGilbert1 school

About Franklin Parish

In Louisiana, Franklin Parish is a rural-scale county of about 19,408 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 2,454 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $47,020, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Louisiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Franklin Parish covers 5 elementary schools (1,748 students), and 1 high school (706).

Franklin Parish Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,454 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,454 students, declined 21% from the 3,090 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Franklin Parish discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish, Louisiana has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,454 students.
How many high schools are in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 706 students.
How many elementary schools are in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish, Louisiana has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,748 students.
What is the largest school district in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Franklin Parish, serving approximately 2,454 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish has roughly 19,408 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Franklin Parish?
Median household income in Franklin Parish is $47,020, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Franklin Parish?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Franklin Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Franklin Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.3% of students in Franklin Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin Parish schools?
Across Franklin Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish residents are approximately 66% White, 2% Hispanic, 28% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data