Top Rankings
Franklin County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,414 students in Franklin County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in North Carolina.
Public Preschools in Franklin County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,006 Schools
# Students
7,879 Students
468,030 Students
# Teachers
534 Teachers
33,361 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Franklin County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
27 Students
6,777 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
18,366 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,918 Students
103,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
22%
# Black Students
2,472 Students
115,037 Students
% Black Students
31%
25%
# White Students
2,916 Students
196,188 Students
% White Students
37%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
514 Students
27,496 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
22,191
# Students in K Grade:
532
73,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
579
76,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
523
72,349
# Students in 3rd Grade:
535
71,429
# Students in 4th Grade:
569
70,074
# Students in 5th Grade:
548
67,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
569
4,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
518
3,551
# Students in 8th Grade:
661
3,687
# Students in 9th Grade:
813
213
# Students in 10th Grade:
723
248
# Students in 11th Grade:
661
229
# Students in 12th Grade:
520
381
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,767 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,116 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,767
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,116
$11,655
Best Franklin County Schools School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youngsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Us I-a
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 556-5250
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 556-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Edward Best Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Long Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1753 Long Mill Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-0667
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-0667
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Franklinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Bunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
686 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-4015
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-4015
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Louisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Stone Southerland Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Flat Rock Church Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
