Franklin Senior High School vs. West St. Mary High School
Should you attend Franklin Senior High School or West St. Mary High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
West St. Mary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, West St. Mary High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
304 students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#603 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
86
77
Grade 10 Students
74
55
Grade 11 Students
69
62
Grade 12 Students
75
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
75%
75%
% White
12%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%