There were 7,826 students enrolled in Franklin County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Franklin County Schools roughly covers 16 schools within Franklin County and has a main office in Louisburg.
Among the 16 schools in Franklin County Schools, Franklinton High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,172 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Franklinton High School | 1,172 |
| Bunn High School | 836 |
| Bunn Middle School | 588 |
| Bunn Elementary School | 570 |
| Louisburg High School | 565 |
| Cedar Creek Middle School | 515 |
| Edward Best Elementary School | 493 |
| Franklinton Elementary School | 476 |
| Youngsville Elementary School | 410 |
| Long Mill Elementary School | 407 |
| Louisburg Elementary School | 403 |
| Terrell Lane Middle School | 391 |
| Royal Elementary School | 338 |
| Laurel Mill Elementary School | 259 |
| Franklinton Middle School | 227 |
| Franklin County Early College | 176 |
