- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklinton, NC
Franklinton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370153003297
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Franklinton, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153003297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Franklinton Middle shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370153003297 · Franklinton, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.2:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Franklinton Middle shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Franklinton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
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
- This school 232
Franklinton Middle
232 students
What this shows Franklinton Middle reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklinton Middle compares
Franklinton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Franklinton Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklinton Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton Middle
How many students attend Franklinton Middle?
Franklinton Middle has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Middle is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklinton Middle?
75.3% of students at Franklinton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton Middle is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Franklinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton Middle?
Franklinton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.