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Franklin County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
16
Schools
7,897
Students
$12,921
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
65.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
84.1%
Graduation Rate
-2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 7,897 students across 16 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,921 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bunn ElementaryPK–05554
Edward Best ElementaryPK–05476
Franklinton ElementaryPK–05522
Laurel Mill ElementaryPK–05314
Long Mill ElementaryPK–05403
Louisburg ElementaryPK–05410
Royal ElementaryPK–05347
Youngsville ElementaryPK–05388
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bunn Middle06–08591
Cedar Creek Middle06–08515
Franklinton Middle06–08247
Terrell Lane Middle06–08395
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bunn High09–12838
Franklin County Early College09–13179
Franklinton High09–121,182
Louisburg Magnet High09–12536
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,921Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
23%
State
57.1%
Local (property tax)
23.3%
Federal
19.6%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
7,897
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Franklin County Schools has 16 public schools, serving a total of 7,897 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin County Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin County Schools spend per student?
Franklin County Schools spends $12,921 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Franklin County Schools?
65% of students in Franklin County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Franklin County Schools?
No, Franklin County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin County Schools serve?
Franklin County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin County Schools is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.