For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,581 students in Franklinton, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Franklinton, NC are Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklinton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Franklinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklinton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tar River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Franklinton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Cedar Creek Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2332
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #44.
Franklinton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklinton, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Franklinton, NC include Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklinton?
5 public schools are located in Franklinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklinton?
Franklinton public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklinton include: Wilton Elementary School vs. Tar River Elementary School, Tar River Elementary School vs. Wilton Elementary School
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