Franklinton Elementary School

431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklinton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Franklinton Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklinton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklinton Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#1490 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklinton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklinton Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
40%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklinton Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklinton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklinton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklinton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklinton Elementary School's ranking?
Franklinton Elementary School is ranked #1490 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Franklinton Elementary School often compared to?
Franklinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Mill Elementary School, Youngsville Elementary School, Youngsville Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Franklinton Elementary School?
522 students attend Franklinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Franklinton Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklinton Elementary School?
Franklinton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklinton Elementary School offer ?
Franklinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franklinton Elementary School part of?
Franklinton Elementary School is part of Franklin County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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