Franklin Junior High School

St. Mary Parish
1600 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
196 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
196
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    160 (81.6%)
  • White
    17 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.1%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.6%)
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: St. Mary Parish
Phone: (337)828-0855
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 174
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 6 72
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
St. Mary Parish
150 Students
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514 (5.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th