- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370153000661
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Franklinton High held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 370153000661 · Franklinton, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,127 enr · 18.2:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunn High (817 students)
Franklinton High held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Franklinton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
529 students
What this shows Franklinton High reports 1,127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklinton High compares
Franklinton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,043
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
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,182 (2022-23) → 1,218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.