Best Public Schools in Winnsboro, LA (2025-26)

Best Winnsboro Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,200 students in Winnsboro, LA (there are , serving 938 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Winnsboro, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Winnsboro, LA are Franklin Parish High School and Winnsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Winnsboro, LA public schools have an score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Winnsboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Winnsboro, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Franklin Parish High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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1600 Glover Drive
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676

Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

Winnsboro Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
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1310 Warren Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066

Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winnsboro, Louisiana

Winnsboro, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Franklin Parish Head Start (Closed 2011)

1310 Warren St
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 412-9300

Gr: PK

Horace G. White Senior Learning Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

5915 Hwy 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505

Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Ogden Primary School (Closed 2004)

2212 Highway 135
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771

Gr: PK-K | 152 students Minority enrollment: 76%

Winnsboro Junior High School (Closed 2005)

5915 Highway 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505

Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Winnsboro, LA?

The top-ranked public schools in Winnsboro, LA include Franklin Parish High School and Winnsboro Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Winnsboro?

2 public schools are located in Winnsboro.

What percentage of students in Winnsboro go to public school?

56% of all K-12 students in Winnsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Winnsboro?

Winnsboro public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).