Enrollment
1,127
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklinton, NC
Franklinton High
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370153000661
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Franklinton, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklinton High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklinton High
Franklinton High is a large high school in Franklinton, North Carolina, enrolling 1,127 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,127 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Franklin County Schools also operates Bunn High (817 students) and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students) alongside Franklinton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklinton High compares
Franklinton High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,127
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Franklinton High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County Schools, which includes Franklinton High.
$12,156
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklinton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunn High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklinton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklinton High
How many students attend Franklinton High?
Franklinton High has 1,127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklinton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklinton High?
44.8% of students at Franklinton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton High?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton High is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Franklinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton High?
Franklinton High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklinton High rank among public schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Franklinton, 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 Franklinton on the city page.
Is Franklinton High a good school?
Franklinton High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Franklinton High, Franklin County Schools also operates Bunn High (817 students), Louisburg Magnet High (630 students), and Bunn Middle (618 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.
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