Franklin Elementary School vs. Dobson Elementary School
Should you attend Franklin Elementary School or Dobson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Dobson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dobson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
456 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
17
Kindergarten Students
77
58
Grade 1 Students
79
55
Grade 2 Students
73
56
Grade 3 Students
77
48
Grade 4 Students
67
52
Grade 5 Students
67
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
24%
43%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
68%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
