Bunn High School

29 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 844 students in grades 9-12, Bunn High 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bunn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bunn High School's student population of 844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
844 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Bunn High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunn High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#566 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
42%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
27%
20%
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Black
22%
25%
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White
47%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Bunn High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Bunn High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart display 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 2021-22 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 #566 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bunn High School often compared to?
Bunn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisburg High School, Franklinton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunn High School?
The graduation rate of Bunn High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bunn High School?
844 students attend Bunn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bunn High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1.
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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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