Florida Parish News

There were 410 12th grade students enrolled in Washington Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.2% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Franklinton High School welcomed the most 12th grade students in the parish.

Within Washington Parish schools, the most students were found in first grade classes, while ninth grade classes were the smallest.

Statewide, Washington Parish ranked 25th highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.

Louisiana's education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.

School name	Number of 12th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Franklinton High School	164	24.8%	662
Bogalusa High School	110	15.6%	704
Pine School	82	11.4%	722
Varnado High School	34	13.3%	256
Mt. Hermon School	20	5.4%	371