FRANKLIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Franklin Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, located in Franklin, LA with about 214 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Franklin Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Franklin Junior High School is a public educational institution located at 525 Morris Street in Franklin, Louisiana. Situated within the St. Mary Parish School District, the school serves the local community by providing academic instruction and extracurricular support for students in the middle grades. As a key component of the Franklin educational landscape, the school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness.

The campus functions as a focal point for student development, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and personal growth. By serving the specific needs of the junior high population, the school works to prepare students for the academic challenges of secondary school while engaging them in a community-oriented environment. As part of a smaller municipal setting, Franklin Junior High plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide equitable educational opportunities for the youth of the St. Mary Parish region.

For more information, contact Franklin Junior High School at (337) 828-0855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.