Is Franklin Senior High School a good school?

Franklin Senior High School ranks 242 nd of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Franklin Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Franklin Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Senior High School?

Students at Franklin Senior High School are 70% African American, 15% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Franklin Senior High School?

Franklin Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : LaGrange Elementary School Elementary : W.P. Foster Elementary School Middle : Franklin Junior High School

Franklin Senior High School

Summary:

Franklin Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Franklin, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 297 students. The school is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, which is ranked 57 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating.

While Franklin Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (74.75%) compared to nearby schools like Morgan City High School, Berwick High School, and Patterson High School, its academic performance is generally lower than the St. Mary Parish and Louisiana state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, Franklin Senior High School's proficiency rates were lower than the parish and state in Algebra I (44% vs. 53% and 62%), English II (53% vs. 64% and 66%), and U.S. History (43% vs. 49% and 57%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, with a ranking of 242 out of 333 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Senior High School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 148 out of 260 Louisiana high schools for African American students (2-star rating), but only 60 out of 63 for multi-racial students (0-star rating). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 86.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors, along with the school's declining academic performance over the past few years, suggest that addressing the unique needs and circumstances of the Franklin Senior High School community will be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538-3795

(337) 828-0143

District: St. Mary Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,312

Feeder schools for Franklin Senior High School:

Elementary:	LaGrange Elementary School
	W.P. Foster Elementary School
Middle:	Franklin Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.7%

White:

14.8%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Senior High School ranks worse than 72.7% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Franklin Senior High School has the smallest high school student body size in the St. Mary Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (69.7%), White (14.8%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Mary Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Senior High School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Franklin Senior High School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Senior High School is $15,312, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Senior High School 242^nd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Franklin Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

St. Mary Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary Parish 57^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	27.88	236^th	290	18.6%
2008	35.72	207^th	291	28.9%
2009	32.42	229^th	301	23.9%
2010	23.42	256^th	297	13.8%
2011	30.43	252^nd	300	16.0%
2012	42.34	220^th	310	29.0%
2013	24.69	276^th	312	11.5%
2014	44.47	215^th	309	30.4%
2015	31.73	258^th	312	17.3%
2016	36.35	226^th	297	23.9%
2017	59.95	145^th	297	51.2%
2018	32.79	215^th	302	28.8%
2019	38.01	201^st	313	35.8%
2021	26.82	237^th	322	26.4%
2022	18.26	270^th	326	17.2%
2023	50.85	168^th	321	47.7%
2024	29.20	242^nd	333	27.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.99	60^th	63	4.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.80	87^th	165	47.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.77	177^th	301	41.2%
2022	23.10	256^th	322	20.5%
2023	48.61	164^th	321	48.9%
2024	33.15	224^th	328	31.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	52.78	151^st	292	48.3%
2021	24.94	221^st	288	23.3%
2022	20.04	254^th	311	18.3%
2023	32.35	219^th	308	28.9%
2024	18.43	261^st	308	15.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	29.88	205^th	291	29.6%
2021	34.11	203^rd	292	30.5%
2022	17.36	252^nd	301	16.3%
2023	56.06	137^th	306	55.2%
2024	35.58	206^th	315	34.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	53.65	92^nd	233	60.5%
2021	42.98	127^th	243	47.7%
2022	31.25	172^nd	256	32.8%
2023	66.17	59^th	252	76.6%
2024	42.00	148^th	260	43.1%

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Rank History for White students at Franklin Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.43	208^th	249	16.5%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1239	1239
1990	373	710	19	1	15	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1991	342	744	14	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	1112
1992	340	737	11	4	18	n/a	n/a	0	1110
1993	329	807	6	6	14	n/a	n/a	0	1162
1994	307	861	9	4	13	n/a	n/a	0	1194
1995	295	872	13	2	19	n/a	n/a	0	1201
1996	295	872	13	2	19	n/a	n/a	0	1201
1997	292	804	7	2	26	n/a	n/a	0	1131
1998	298	757	6	2	25	n/a	n/a	0	1088
1999	285	743	6	2	22	n/a	n/a	0	1058
2000	160	411	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	575
2001	144	397	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2002	147	400	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
2003	147	400	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
2004	127	403	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	534
2005	131	411	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2006	119	407	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2007	126	398	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	529
2008	112	398	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	513
2009	104	416	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
2010	101	387	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2011	98	344	1	4	0	0	1	0	448
2012	80	351	3	12	1	0	1	0	448
2013	86	336	2	10	1	0	1	0	436
2014	77	322	0	15	3	0	2	0	419
2015	81	342	0	20	3	0	3	0	449
2016	78	288	1	19	2	0	4	0	392
2017	75	258	0	15	0	0	5	0	353
2018	59	239	1	18	0	0	1	0	318
2019	53	247	2	18	1	0	6	0	327
2020	47	241	3	8	3	0	11	0	313
2021	41	218	2	13	1	1	18	0	294
2022	38	207	0	15	1	0	15	0	276
2023	42	222	0	14	1	2	16	0	297
2024	44	207	0	17	1	2	26	0	297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1239	69.0	17.9	41.2
1990	1118	66.0	16.9	44.4
1991	1112	63.0	17.6	46.3
1992	1110	63.0	17.6	50.5
1993	1162	64.0	18.2	42.1
1994	1194	64.0	18.7	55
1995	1201	66.0	18.2	59.2
1996	1201	66.0	18.2	59.2
1997	1131	67.0	16.9	55.8
1998	1088	68.0	16.0	55.6
1999	1058	68.0	15.6	64.5
2000	575	37.0	15.5	68.2
2001	543	39.0	13.9	69.2
2002	551	40.0	13.8	65.2
2003	551	40.0	13.8	65.2
2004	534	41.0	13.0	66.3
2005	548	37.9	14.5	69.5
2006	530	35.9	14.8	72.6
2007	529	36.2	14.6	75.4
2008	513	37.4	13.7	70.2
2009	522	37.4	14.0	80.3
2010	490	36.5	13.4	76.7
2011	448	34.8	12.8	71.2
2012	448	35.8	12.4	79.7
2013	436	31.6	13.7	76.6
2014	419	29.0	14.4	81.1
2015	449	29.0	15.4	78.4
2016	392	27.0	14.5	83.7
2017	353	23.9	14.7	67.1
2018	318	23.5	13.4	60.1
2019	327	19.5	16.7	67.3
2020	313	14.6	21.4	71.9
2021	294	12.0	24.5	67
2022	276	15.0	18.4	71.4
2023	297	18.2	16.3	86.2
2024	297	24.0	12.3	87.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1239	69.0	17.9	41.2
1990	1118	66.0	16.9	44.4
1991	1112	63.0	17.6	46.3
1992	1110	63.0	17.6	50.5
1993	1162	64.0	18.2	42.1
1994	1194	64.0	18.7	55
1995	1201	66.0	18.2	59.2
1996	1201	66.0	18.2	59.2
1997	1131	67.0	16.9	55.8
1998	1088	68.0	16.0	55.6
1999	1058	68.0	15.6	64.5
2000	575	37.0	15.5	68.2
2001	543	39.0	13.9	69.2
2002	551	40.0	13.8	65.2
2003	551	40.0	13.8	65.2
2004	534	41.0	13.0	66.3
2005	548	37.9	14.5	69.5
2006	530	35.9	14.8	72.6
2007	529	36.2	14.6	75.4
2008	513	37.4	13.7	70.2
2009	522	37.4	14.0	80.3
2010	490	36.5	13.4	76.7
2011	448	34.8	12.8	71.2
2012	448	35.8	12.4	79.7
2013	436	31.6	13.7	76.6
2014	419	29.0	14.4	81.1
2015	449	29.0	15.4	78.4
2016	392	27.0	14.5	83.7
2017	353	23.9	14.7	67.1
2018	318	23.5	13.4	60.1
2019	327	19.5	16.7	67.3
2020	313	14.6	21.4	71.9
2021	294	12.0	24.5	67
2022	276	15.0	18.4	71.4
2023	297	18.2	16.3	86.2
2024	297	24.0	12.3	87.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,136
2018	$12,807
2019	$12,611
2020	$12,377
2021	$12,813
2022	$15,312

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 201^st of 313 High schools	Ranks 168^th of 321 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Franklin Senior High School)	66	81	15%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Mary Parish)	66	70	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Franklin Senior High School)	48	30	18%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Franklin Senior High School)	47	47
End of Course English II (St. Mary Parish)	66	62	4%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course English I (Franklin Senior High School)	57	71	14%
End of Course English I (St. Mary Parish)	61	71	10%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	327	297	9.2%
African American	247	222	10.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	18	14	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	53	42	20.8%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	86.2%	18.9%

Schools Near Franklin Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)			LEAP English Language Arts (2024)			LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Franklin Senior High School	Public	9-12	1401 Cynthia Street	Franklin	70538	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 828-0143	297	24	12.3	87.9%	44 (14.8%)	207 (69.7%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.8%)	29.2	242^nd of 333 public high schools	27.3%		50.8	168^th of 321 public high schools	47.7%	74							44.0	57.0	53.0	43.0	40.0	54.0	$15,312
West St. Mary High School	Public	9-12	18333 Hwy 182 West	Baldwin	70514	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 924-7990	307	23	13.2	83.7%	45 (14.7%)	229 (74.6%)	10 (3.3%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	21.6	267^th of 333 public high schools	19.8%		33.3	221^st of 321 public high schools	31.2%	46							35.0		51.0	33.0	56.0	46.0	$13,149
Patterson High School	Public	9-12	2525 Highway 182 W	Patterson	70392	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 395-2675	450	27	16.4	76.2%	185 (41.1%)	200 (44.4%)	26 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.0%)	34.9	220^th of 333 public high schools	33.9%		41.5	196^th of 321 public high schools	38.9%	24							42.0		53.0	47.0	59.0	62.0	$12,181
Jeanerette Senior High School	Public	7-12	8217 East Old Spanish Trail	Jeanerette	70544	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 276-6038	322	37	8.7	78.9%	23 (7.1%)	281 (87.3%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	47.1	183^rd of 333 public high schools	45.0%		48.8	173^rd of 321 public high schools	46.1%	10	65.0	50.0	57.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	64.0	49.0	55.0	61.0	86.0	39.0	$14,485
Berwick High School	Public	9-12	700 Patti Drive	Berwick	70342	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 384-8450	519	32	16.0	49.7%	357 (68.8%)	45 (8.7%)	76 (14.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	72.4	75^th of 333 public high schools	77.5%		67.9	99^th of 321 public high schools	69.2%	24							45.0	91.0	78.0	69.0	78.0	88.0	$12,329
Morgan City High School	Public	9-12	2400 Tiger Drive	Morgan City	70380	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 384-1754	711	50	14.3	59.6%	263 (37.0%)	147 (20.7%)	247 (34.7%)	21 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	33.3	223^rd of 333 public high schools	33.0%		50.8	169^th of 321 public high schools	47.4%	54							35.0	47.0	74.0	47.0	46.0	50.0	$12,634

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