Bunn High School

29 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 838 students in grades 9-12, Bunn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bunn High School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
838 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bunn High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunn High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bunn High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bunn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bunn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bunn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bunn High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bunn High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bunn High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bunn High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bunn High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bunn High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bunn High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bunn High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Bunn High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
78%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bunn High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bunn High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bunn High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunn High School's ranking?
Bunn High School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bunn High School often compared to?
Bunn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisburg Magnet High School, Franklinton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunn High School?
The graduation rate of Bunn High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bunn High School?
838 students attend Bunn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bunn High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunn High School?
Bunn High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bunn High School offer ?
Bunn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bunn High School part of?
Bunn High School is part of Franklin County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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