For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,083 students in 70438, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70438, LA are Pine School and Franklinton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70438 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70438, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70438, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Franklinton Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
70438, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Vocational Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
616 T. W. Barker Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70438, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70438, LA include Pine School and Franklinton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70438?
2 public middle schools are located in 70438.
What is the racial composition of students in 70438?
70438 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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