For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youngsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Hicks Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Gr: K-11 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2228 Cedar Creek Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Terrell Lane Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Terrell Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Bunn Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4742 Nc 39 Hwy S
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Crosscreek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Franklinton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Main St
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2971
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2971
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
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 57% (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, Cedar Creek Middle School vs. Franklinton Middle School
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