How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Franklin County Schools | Rutherford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisburg, North Carolina | Forest City, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 7,897 | 7,527 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Franklin County Schools | Rutherford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,043 | $14,515 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.6% | 24.2% |
| State Revenue | 57.1% | 53.8% |
| Local Revenue | 23.3% | 22.0% |
Franklin County Schools
Federal State Local
Rutherford County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Franklin County Schools | Rutherford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.0% | 69.2% |
| African American | 31.5% | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.3% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 97.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Franklin County Schools | Rutherford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 33 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 381.5:1 | 363.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.8% | 35.7% |
School Types
Franklin County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Rutherford County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.