For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,297 students in Washington Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington Parish, LA are Franklinton High School, Pine School and Mt. Hermon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Washington Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Washington Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklinton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Demon Circle
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6781
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Pine School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Hermon School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36119 Highway 38
Mount Hermon, LA 70450
(985) 877-4642
Mount Hermon, LA 70450
(985) 877-4642
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Northshore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Gr: K-9 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Varnado High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25543 Washington Street
Varnado, LA 70467
(985) 732-2025
Varnado, LA 70467
(985) 732-2025
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Bogalusa High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 M.j. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Gr: 7-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Rayburn Correctional Institute
Special Education School
27268 Hwy. 21
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 661-6329
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 661-6329
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Washington Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
64433 Dixon St
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 986-3105
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 986-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
100 M. J. Israel Dr
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
1010 Columbia Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Gr: 3-6 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1101 Avenue M
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Long Avenue School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 Long Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 44%
517 Mississippi Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
625 Superior Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Gr: K-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
510 Derbigney Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Gr: 5-6 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Vocational Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
616 T. W. Barker Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington Parish, LA include Franklinton High School, Pine School and Mt. Hermon School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington Parish?
7 public high schools are located in Washington Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington Parish include: Pine School vs. Franklinton High School, Mt. Hermon School vs. Franklinton High School, Bogalusa High School vs. Franklinton High School
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