For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Winnsboro, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Parish High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Glover Drive
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5676
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Warren Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Winnsboro, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1310 Warren St
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 412-9300
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 412-9300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Horace G. White Senior Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5915 Hwy 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
2212 Highway 135
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Grades: PK-K
| 152 students
5915 Highway 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
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).
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