The school's former building, currently the junior high, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

The band participates in the Louisiana Music Educators Association Large Ensemble Assessment every spring.

It has a history of performing for the local area schools and events, like the Washington Parish Free Fair.

Franklinton High School has several clubs and organizations, including: BETA Club, National Honor Society, Louisiana Youth For Excellence (formerly the Governor's Program on Abstinence), Student Council, Family Community and Career Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, TLC (Teens Living for Christ), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4-H, Interact, and the American Sign Language Club.

[citation needed] Franklinton High athletics competes in the LHSAA.