For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,685 students in Franklin Parish, LA (there are , serving 938 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Franklin Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin Parish, LA are Gilbert School, Crowville School and Baskin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Franklin Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
174 First Street
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Crowville School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 School Road
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Baskin School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1926 Hwy 857
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-2381
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Parish High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Glover Drive
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Necessity School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10630 Highway 562
Fort Necessity, LA 71243
(318) 723-4793
Fort Necessity, LA 71243
(318) 723-4793
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Warren Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Franklin Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 128
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Grades: 8-12
| 357 students
1310 Warren St
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 412-9300
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 412-9300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Horace G. White Senior Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5915 Hwy 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
2212 Highway 135
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Grades: PK-K
| 152 students
5915 Highway 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
P O Box 220
Wisner, LA 71378
(318) 724-7334
Wisner, LA 71378
(318) 724-7334
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin Parish, LA include Gilbert School, Crowville School and Baskin School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin Parish?
6 public schools are located in Franklin Parish.
What percentage of students in Franklin Parish go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Franklin Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin Parish include: Crowville School vs. Baskin School, Baskin School vs. Crowville School, Baskin School vs. Winnsboro Elementary School
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