Franklinton Junior High School

Washington Parish
617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438
362 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Franklinton Junior High School, located at 617 Main Street in Franklinton, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington Parish School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to foster both intellectual growth and social responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Franklinton Junior High plays an active role in the local community, serving as a hub for student engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to implement programs that support student success, aiming to prepare young learners for future educational transitions. With its central location in Franklinton, the school remains a key component of the town's commitment to public education, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and consistent academic standards for the youth of Washington Parish.
362
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    214 (59.1 %)
  • Black
    107 (29.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Washington Parish
Phone: (985)839-3501
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 173
Grade 8 189
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Franklinton Elementary School
Washington Parish
405 Students
345 Jaguar Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438 (2.0 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th