Is Franklinton Junior High School a good school?

Franklinton Junior High School ranks 158 th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Franklinton Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Franklinton Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklinton Junior High School?

Students at Franklinton Junior High School are 59% White, 30% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Franklinton Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Franklinton Junior High School usually go on to attend Franklinton High School

Franklinton Junior High School

Summary:

Franklinton Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Franklinton, Louisiana, with a student population of 362 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the Washington Parish and Louisiana state averages in LEAP test scores for both Mathematics and English Language Arts, with a particular strength in supporting the academic achievement of African American, Hispanic, and special education students.

Despite having a high percentage of students (58.56%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, Franklinton Junior High School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 257 out of 449 Louisiana middle schools in 2018-2019 to 158 out of 449 in 2023-2024, with its star rating increasing from 2 to 3 stars. This performance is noteworthy, especially when compared to nearby schools like Jewel M. Sumner Middle School in the Tangipahoa Parish district, which has lower test scores and a 1-star rating. However, Folsom Junior High School in the higher-performing St. Tammany Parish district significantly outperforms Franklinton in both test scores and statewide rankings, with a 5-star rating.

Franklinton Junior High School's diverse student population, with 59.12% White, 29.56% African American, and 7.18% Hispanic students, is reflected in the school's strong performance across different racial subgroups. This diversity, combined with the school's ability to maintain high academic achievement despite socioeconomic challenges, makes Franklinton Junior High School a noteworthy middle school in the region.

Detail:

Public 7-8

617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-3501

District: Washington Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
158^th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,068

Students who attend Franklinton Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Franklinton High School

Feeder schools for Franklinton Junior High School:

Elementary:	Enon Elementary School
	Franklinton Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

African American:

29.6%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklinton Junior High School ranks better than 64.8% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), African American (29.6%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklinton Junior High School is 17.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklinton Junior High School is $14,068.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklinton Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklinton Junior High School 158^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Franklinton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Parish 53^rd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	53.28	211^th	396	46.7%
2008	52.88	216^th	413	47.7%
2009	64.83	165^th	425	61.2%
2010	54.27	220^th	408	46.1%
2011	46.33	263^rd	412	36.2%
2012	57.95	200^th	442	54.8%
2013	58.47	192^nd	457	58.0%
2014	58.92	191^st	470	59.4%
2015	50.00	254^th	482	47.3%
2016	45.57	272^nd	435	37.5%
2017	50.18	240^th	437	45.1%
2018	27.93	304^th	411	26.0%
2019	45.56	257^th	449	42.8%
2021	60.66	180^th	459	60.8%
2022	64.50	160^th	460	65.2%
2023	64.86	159^th	465	65.8%
2024	65.13	158^th	449	64.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	19.81	176^th	202	12.9%
2021	58.09	64^th	210	69.5%
2022	71.39	32^nd	206	84.5%
2023	71.80	31^st	206	85.0%
2024	58.55	59^th	175	66.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	37.68	276^th	403	31.5%
2019	39.39	279^th	430	35.1%
2021	57.04	189^th	455	58.5%
2022	62.61	154^th	458	66.4%
2023	60.47	166^th	459	63.8%
2024	64.01	151^st	444	66.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	46.73	235^th	418	43.8%
2021	70.52	126^th	441	71.4%
2022	63.66	159^th	441	63.9%
2023	60.91	174^th	444	60.8%
2024	69.08	125^th	415	69.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.18	140^th	170	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.29	245^th	418	41.4%
2021	49.12	218^th	442	50.7%
2022	64.32	147^th	442	66.7%
2023	67.43	137^th	443	69.1%
2024	60.08	166^th	426	61.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	28.32	242^nd	313	22.7%
2019	33.25	230^th	338	32.0%
2021	43.17	192^nd	352	45.5%
2022	50.60	165^th	360	54.2%
2023	64.28	96^th	360	73.3%
2024	63.41	112^th	333	66.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	42.58	77^th	118	34.7%
2019	84.58	10^th	128	92.2%
2021	74.60	30^th	153	80.4%
2022	56.30	71^st	163	56.4%
2023	53.18	76^th	163	53.4%
2024	66.12	40^th	152	73.7%

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Rank History for White students at Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	29.77	268^th	338	20.7%
2019	38.05	245^th	350	30.0%
2021	58.32	155^th	358	56.7%
2022	67.22	116^th	362	68.0%
2023	54.73	169^th	352	52.0%
2024	51.42	172^nd	320	46.3%

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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 Franklinton Junior 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	528	528
1990	326	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1991	342	207	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1992	355	203	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1993	364	199	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1994	369	207	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1995	342	179	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1996	342	179	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1997	307	194	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
1998	305	189	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1999	285	169	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	457
2000	268	175	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2001	288	178	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
2002	285	185	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2003	285	185	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2004	322	182	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2005	324	190	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	520
2006	338	196	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	540
2007	357	203	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2008	382	218	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2009	435	186	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	631
2010	433	199	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	644
2011	461	198	2	6	1	1	1	0	670
2012	467	208	2	9	0	1	3	0	690
2013	466	196	0	15	1	1	5	0	684
2014	454	199	2	18	2	2	4	0	681
2015	465	191	3	17	2	0	3	0	681
2016	444	175	4	22	2	0	6	0	653
2017	417	184	4	25	2	0	9	0	641
2018	366	193	4	25	0	0	10	0	598
2019	356	177	3	25	1	0	13	0	575
2020	235	113	1	15	1	0	9	0	374
2021	227	98	1	24	1	0	13	0	364
2022	211	107	2	26	0	0	13	0	359
2023	214	107	3	26	0	0	12	0	362

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 Franklinton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	528	29.0	18.2	54.9
1990	520	25.0	20.8	56
1991	549	29.0	18.9	61.7
1992	558	29.0	19.2	52.5
1993	563	33.0	17.1	57.9
1994	580	33.0	17.6	54.3
1995	522	31.0	16.8	55.9
1996	522	31.0	16.8	55.9
1997	502	29.0	17.3	53.8
1998	497	32.0	15.5	63.4
1999	457	29.9	15.3	76.4
2000	446	30.0	14.9	79.6
2001	470	30.0	15.7	77.7
2002	474	33.0	14.4	77
2003	474	33.0	14.4	77
2004	504	61.0	8.3	76.2
2005	520	32.5	16.0	79.8
2006	540	31.0	17.4	84.8
2007	563	31.7	17.8	78.7
2008	608	36.4	16.7	81.3
2009	631	39.1	16.1	78.6
2010	644	n/a	n/a	74.1
2011	670	38.4	17.4	73.1
2012	690	38.9	17.7	76.4
2013	684	38.9	17.5	76.8
2014	681	40.9	16.6	80.8
2015	681	39.0	17.4	80.3
2016	653	n/a	n/a	80.9
2017	641	43.5	14.7	77.7
2018	598	33.9	17.6	65.2
2019	575	33.1	17.3	51.5
2020	374	21.1	17.6	56.4
2021	364	19.1	19.0	55.8
2022	359	22.8	15.7	40.1
2023	362	20.1	17.9	58.6

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 Franklinton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	528	29.0	18.2	54.9
1990	520	25.0	20.8	56
1991	549	29.0	18.9	61.7
1992	558	29.0	19.2	52.5
1993	563	33.0	17.1	57.9
1994	580	33.0	17.6	54.3
1995	522	31.0	16.8	55.9
1996	522	31.0	16.8	55.9
1997	502	29.0	17.3	53.8
1998	497	32.0	15.5	63.4
1999	457	29.9	15.3	76.4
2000	446	30.0	14.9	79.6
2001	470	30.0	15.7	77.7
2002	474	33.0	14.4	77
2003	474	33.0	14.4	77
2004	504	61.0	8.3	76.2
2005	520	32.5	16.0	79.8
2006	540	31.0	17.4	84.8
2007	563	31.7	17.8	78.7
2008	608	36.4	16.7	81.3
2009	631	39.1	16.1	78.6
2010	644	n/a	n/a	74.1
2011	670	38.4	17.4	73.1
2012	690	38.9	17.7	76.4
2013	684	38.9	17.5	76.8
2014	681	40.9	16.6	80.8
2015	681	39.0	17.4	80.3
2016	653	n/a	n/a	80.9
2017	641	43.5	14.7	77.7
2018	598	33.9	17.6	65.2
2019	575	33.1	17.3	51.5
2020	374	21.1	17.6	56.4
2021	364	19.1	19.0	55.8
2022	359	22.8	15.7	40.1
2023	362	20.1	17.9	58.6

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 Franklinton Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,236
2018	$9,425
2019	$10,327
2020	$11,600
2021	$12,395
2022	$14,068

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Franklinton Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 257^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 159^th of 465 Middle schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklinton Junior High School)	62	60	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Parish)	56	60	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	58	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklinton Junior High School)	76	76
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Parish)	71	77	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Franklinton Junior High School)	58	61	3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Washington Parish)	51	54	3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklinton Junior High School)	49	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Parish)	43	53	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklinton Junior High School)	69	78	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Parish)	64	79	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Franklinton Junior High School)	63	59	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Washington Parish)	57	54	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	575	362	37%
African American	177	107	39.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	25	26	4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	356	214	39.9%
Two or More Races	13	12	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	58.6%	7.1%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)						LEAP English Language Arts (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 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Franklinton Junior High School	Public	7-8	617 Main Street	Franklinton	70438	Washington Parish	Washington Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 839-3501	362	20	17.9	58.6%	214 (59.1%)	107 (29.6%)	26 (7.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	65.1	158^th of 449 public middle schools	64.8%		64.9	159^th of 465 public middle schools	65.8%	1					53.0	62.0				74.0	81.0	78.0	$14,068
Franklinton Elementary School	Public	4-6	345 Jaguar Drive	Franklinton	70438	Washington Parish	Washington Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 839-3580	405	22	18.0	63.0%	225 (55.6%)	131 (32.3%)	36 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)								(n/a)	57.0	54.0	48.0			53.0	57.0	73.0	64.0			65.0	$14,296
Folsom Junior High School	Public	6-8	83055 Hay Hollow Road	Folsom	70437	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 796-3724	208	13	15.9	50.0%	152 (73.1%)	33 (15.9%)	14 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	86.7	44^th of 449 public middle schools	90.2%		85.2	52^nd of 465 public middle schools	88.8%	8			78.0		68.0	76.0			87.0	94.0	88.0	90.0	$19,330
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School	Public	6-8	15649 Highway 440	Kentwood	70444	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 310-2152	330	18	18.6	66.4%	169 (51.2%)	131 (39.7%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)	46.1	256^th of 449 public middle schools	43.0%		45.7	251^st of 465 public middle schools	46.0%	5			70.0	51.0	44.0	56.0			71.0	63.0	61.0	65.0	$13,387

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