- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, NC
Franklin High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370276001138
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Franklin High held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 370276001138 · Franklin, NC High · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 16.6:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Intermediate (614 students)
Franklin High held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Franklin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- Cartoogechaye 354
Cartoogechaye Elementary
354 students
What this shows Franklin High reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High compares
Franklin High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Franklin High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has 996 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,005 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High?
46.7% of students at Franklin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High?
Franklin High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin High rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides Franklin High, Macon County Schools also operates Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), Macon Middle School (576 students), and South Macon Elementary (465 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.