Franklinton Middle School is a public school for secondary education located in Franklinton, North Carolina, United States. It occupies the same building as did Franklinton High School from 1924 though 2011 before a new high school building was constructed outside of town in order to ease overcrowding.
Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Franklinton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than 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 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklinton Middle serves the west part of Franklinton, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 69.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklinton Middle School's student population of 232 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Motto
A Community School of Excellence
School Rankings
Franklinton Middle 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 Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)18%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Junior Red Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklinton Middle School's ranking?
Franklinton Middle School is ranked #2407 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Franklinton Middle School often compared to?
Franklinton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Franklinton Middle School?
232 students attend Franklinton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Franklinton Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklinton Middle School?
Franklinton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklinton Middle School offer ?
Franklinton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklinton Middle School part of?
Franklinton Middle School is part of Franklin County Schools.
School Reviews
Review Franklinton Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.
