Top 10 Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,509 students in Franklin County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, NC are Franklin County Early College, Franklinton High School and Bunn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin County Early College
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8150 Nc Highway 56
Louisburg, NC 27549
(252) 738-3649
Grades: 9-13
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Franklinton High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 Cedar Creek Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #33.
Bunn High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-3975
Grades: 9-12
| 844 students
Rank: #44.
Youngsville Academy
Charter School
Math: 47% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 Hicks Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Louisburg High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Allen Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3725
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Wilton Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Youngsville Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Us I-a
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 556-5250
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Long Mill Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1753 Long Mill Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-0667
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cedar Creek Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2228 Cedar Creek Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tar River Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1111.
Laurel Mill Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1212.
Bunn Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4742 Nc 39 Hwy S
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1313.
Edward Best Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1414.
Crosscreek Charter School
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1515.
Terrell Lane Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Terrell Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1616.
Bunn Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
686 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-4015
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1717.
Franklinton Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1818.
Franklinton Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3 N Main St
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2971
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1919.
Royal Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Flat Rock Church Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #2020.
Louisburg Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Stone Southerland Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, NC

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Grades: K-5
| 76 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, NC include Franklin County Early College, Franklinton High School and Bunn High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, NC?
20 public schools are located in Franklin County, NC.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, NC go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, NC?
Franklin County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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