Franklin Elementary School

519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 468 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
#648 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
66%
51%
58%
50%
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
4%
25%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #648 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobson Elementary School, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
468 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Surry County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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