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Washington Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Across Washington Parish, 14 public K-12 schools educate around 6,326 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix runs 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Washington Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,326
-937 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 55%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
38%
was 40%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
6,326
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,380
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.3%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
6
2,525 students
Middle
2
701 students
High
4
2,299 students
Combined / other
2
801 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington Parish Public Schools
4,523 students · 2 districts in Washington Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington 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
63%
Hispanic
3%
Black
27%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
5%
Black
38%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.7% under 18

Test scores in Washington Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 12 schools in Washington Parish ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pine SchoolFranklintonHigh06-12738·
Thomas Elementary SchoolFranklintonElementaryPK-05721·
Bogalusa High SchoolBogalusaHigh06-12656·
Franklinton High SchoolFranklintonHigh09-12649·
Franklinton Primary SchoolFranklintonElementaryPK-03567·
Northshore Charter SchoolBogalusaCombinedKG-09428·
Central Elementary SchoolBogalusaElementary02-05416·
Franklinton Elementary SchoolFranklintonMiddle04-06389·
Mt. Hermon SchoolMt. HermonCombinedPK-12373·
Franklinton Junior High SchoolFranklintonMiddle07-08312·
Byrd Avenue Primary SchoolBogalusaElementaryPK-01303·
Enon Elementary SchoolFranklintonElementaryPK-06263·
Varnado High SchoolVarnadoHigh06-12256·
Wesley Ray Elementary SchoolAngieElementaryPK-05255·

Cities in Washington Parish

Franklinton7 schoolsBogalusa4 schoolsAngie1 schoolMt. Hermon1 schoolVarnado1 school

About Washington Parish

Washington Parish is a small Louisiana county of about 45,120 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 6,326 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $45,380 a year, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 19% below the Louisiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Washington Parish spans 6 elementary schools (2,525 students), 2 middle schools (701), 4 high schools (2,299), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Washington Parish is Washington Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 4,523 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washington Parish has declined 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,263 students to 6,326. Washington Parish now counts 14 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish, Louisiana has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,326 students.
How many high schools are in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish, Louisiana has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 2,299 students.
How many middle schools are in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 701 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish, Louisiana has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,525 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Washington Parish, serving approximately 4,523 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish has roughly 45,120 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Washington Parish?
Median household income in Washington Parish is $45,380, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 19.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington Parish?
Approximately 12.8% of adults 25 and older in Washington Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washington Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.3% of students in Washington 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 Washington Parish schools?
Across Washington Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.

Washington Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data