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Franklin Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
6
Schools
2,850
Students
$15,765
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
76.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 2,850 students across 6 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,765 is near the national average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Baskin SchoolPK–08318
Crowville SchoolPK–08503
Fort Necessity SchoolPK–08321
Gilbert SchoolPK–08431
Winnsboro Elementary SchoolPK–05485
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Parish High School09–12792
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,765Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
25%
State
44.7%
Local (property tax)
24.7%
Federal
30.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (31%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,850
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
31% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,850 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin Parish?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin Parish spend per student?
Franklin Parish spends $15,765 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Franklin Parish?
77% of students in Franklin Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Franklin Parish?
No, Franklin Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin Parish serve?
Franklin Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin Parish is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.