For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,917 students in Washington Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington Parish, LA are Pine School, Franklinton Junior High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washington Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Franklinton Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Hermon School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36119 Highway 38
Mount Hermon, LA 70450
(985) 877-4642
Mount Hermon, LA 70450
(985) 877-4642
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Northshore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Grades: K-9
| 467 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Bogalusa High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 M.j. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Washington Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
64433 Dixon St
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 986-3105
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 986-3105
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
100 M. J. Israel Dr
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
1010 Columbia Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Grades: 3-6
| 206 students
1101 Avenue M
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Long Avenue School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 Long Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
517 Mississippi Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 369 students
725 Ave C
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2204
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
625 Superior Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Grades: K-4
| 283 students
510 Derbigney Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Grades: 5-6
| 288 students
64139 Jones Creek Rd
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 735-5765
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 735-5765
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Vocational Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
616 T. W. Barker Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 839-6218
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington Parish, LA include Pine School, Franklinton Junior High School and Mt. Hermon School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington Parish?
6 public middle schools are located in Washington Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Washington Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington Parish include: Mt. Hermon School vs. Bogalusa High School
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