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Washington Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
10
Schools
5,019
Students
$13,975
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Washington Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,019 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,975 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Enon Elementary SchoolPK–06287
Franklinton Primary SchoolPK–03664
Thomas Elementary SchoolPK–05763
Wesley Ray Elementary SchoolPK–05278
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklinton Elementary School04–06405
Franklinton Junior High School07–08362
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklinton High School09–12732
Pine School06–12786
Varnado High School06–12309
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt. Hermon SchoolPK–12433
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,975Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
22%
State
55.5%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
22.5%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,019
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% 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 Washington Parish?
Washington Parish has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,019 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington Parish?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington Parish spend per student?
Washington Parish spends $13,975 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington Parish?
55% of students in Washington Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington Parish?
No, Washington Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington Parish serve?
Washington Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington Parish is 37/100. 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.