Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,662 students in Franklin County, NC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NC are Youngsville Academy, Cedar Creek Middle School and Terrell Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Franklin County, NC public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Youngsville Academy

Charter School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
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2045 Hicks Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620

Gr: K-10 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

Cedar Creek Middle School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
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2228 Cedar Creek Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848

Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #33.

Terrell Lane Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
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101 Terrell Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855

Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

Bunn Middle School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
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4742 Nc 39 Hwy S
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700

Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #55.

Crosscreek Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
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100 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198

Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #66.

Franklinton Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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3 N Main St
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2971

Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)

Magnet School

53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600

Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NC?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NC include Youngsville Academy, Cedar Creek Middle School and Terrell Lane Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?

6 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?

Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Terrell Lane Middle School vs. Bunn Middle School, Franklinton Middle School vs. Cedar Creek Middle School, Bunn Middle School vs. Terrell Lane Middle School