Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,277
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#95
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County faces educational challenges with a school score of 22/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,277 per pupil, Franklin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Franklin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
22/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #95 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
3.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,277
$692 below the state average
School coverage
19
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin County has 19 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Franklin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Franklin County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 16 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#95
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Franklin County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
7,897 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
Wake Preparatory Academy
Other grade structure
1,961 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Youngsville Academy
Other grade structure
526 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Crosscreek Charter School
Elementary school only in this slice
396 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Franklin County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Franklin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Franklin County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Classrooms with Growing Enrollment
Franklin County features 19 public schools serving a total student population of 10,780. The network consists of nine elementary, four middle, and four high schools, alongside two specialized institutions. Four separate districts collaborate to provide education across the county's expanding footprint.
Charter Options Expanding Local Choice
Franklin County Schools is the primary district, managing 16 schools and 7,897 students. Charter schools have a significant presence here, making up 15.8% of all schools, with Wake Preparatory Academy being the largest overall institution at 1,961 students. This high charter enrollment indicates a strong local demand for alternative public education models.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Environment
Education in Franklin County is largely a rural experience, with 16 of the 19 schools located in open-country settings. The average school size is 567 students, though institutions like Franklinton High reach over 1,100 students. This mix provides a blend of tight-knit rural elementary settings and larger, more diverse secondary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
10,780
19 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Franklin County
Franklin County Schools
GuideWake Preparatory Academy
Youngsville Academy
Crosscreek Charter School
19 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Preparatory Academy | Profile | Wake Preparatory Academy | Wake Forest, 27587Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 1,961 |
| Franklinton High | Profile | Franklin County Schools | Franklinton, 27525Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,182 |
| Bunn High | Record | Franklin County Schools | Bunn, 27508Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 838 |
| Bunn Middle | Record | Franklin County Schools | Bunn, 27508Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 591 |
| Bunn Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Bunn, 27508Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 554 |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 536 |
| Youngsville Academy | Record | Youngsville Academy | Youngsville, 27596Rural: Fringe | KG–9 | Charter | 526 |
| Franklinton Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Franklinton, 27525Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 522 |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Record | Franklin County Schools | Youngsville, 27596Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 515 |
| Edward Best Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Louisburg Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 410 |
| Long Mill Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Youngsville, 27596Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Crosscreek Charter School | Record | Crosscreek Charter School | Louisburg, 27549Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 396 |
| Terrell Lane Middle | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 395 |
| Youngsville Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Youngsville, 27596Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Royal Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| Laurel Mill Elementary | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 314 |
| Franklinton Middle | Record | Franklin County Schools | Franklinton, 27525Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 247 |
| Franklin County Early College | Record | Franklin County Schools | Louisburg, 27549Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 179 |
Wake Preparatory Academy
Wake Preparatory Academy
Wake Forest, 27587 / Rural: Fringe
Franklinton High
Franklin County Schools
Franklinton, 27525 / Rural: Fringe
Louisburg Magnet High
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Town: Fringe
Youngsville Academy
Youngsville Academy
Youngsville, 27596 / Rural: Fringe
Franklinton Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Franklinton, 27525 / Rural: Fringe
Cedar Creek Middle
Franklin County Schools
Youngsville, 27596 / Rural: Fringe
Edward Best Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Rural: Distant
Louisburg Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Town: Fringe
Long Mill Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Youngsville, 27596 / Rural: Fringe
Crosscreek Charter School
Crosscreek Charter School
Louisburg, 27549 / Rural: Fringe
Terrell Lane Middle
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Rural: Fringe
Youngsville Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Youngsville, 27596 / Suburb: Large
Royal Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Rural: Distant
Laurel Mill Elementary
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Rural: Distant
Franklinton Middle
Franklin County Schools
Franklinton, 27525 / Rural: Fringe
Franklin County Early College
Franklin County Schools
Louisburg, 27549 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,277
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Franklin County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, North Carolina?
Franklin County features 19 public schools serving a total student population of 10,780. The network consists of nine elementary, four middle, and four high schools, alongside two specialized institutions. Four separate districts collaborate to provide education across the county's expanding footprint.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, North Carolina?
Franklin County Schools is the primary district, managing 16 schools and 7,897 students. Charter schools have a significant presence here, making up 15.8% of all schools, with Wake Preparatory Academy being the largest overall institution at 1,961 students. This high charter enrollment indicates a strong local demand for alternative public education models.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
Education in Franklin County is largely a rural experience, with 16 of the 19 schools located in open-country settings. The average school size is 567 students, though institutions like Franklinton High reach over 1,100 students. This mix provides a blend of tight-knit rural elementary settings and larger, more diverse secondary schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.