How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Edward Best Elementary | Louisburg Magnet High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisburg, NC | Louisburg, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 498 | 630 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.4% | 64.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Edward Best Elementary | Louisburg Magnet High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,921 | $12,921 |
| District | Franklin County Schools | Franklin County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Edward Best Elementary | Louisburg Magnet High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 32.9% |
| African American | 23.1% | 34.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.1% | 26.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Edward Best Elementary | Louisburg Magnet High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 498:1 | 210:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.2% | 46.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 84 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.