- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisburg, NC
Louisburg Magnet High
Federal NCES profile for Louisburg Magnet High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370153000658
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisburg Magnet High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisburg Magnet High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisburg Magnet High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Louisburg, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Louisburg Magnet High grew from 536 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 370153000658 · Louisburg, NC High · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Louisburg Magnet High grew from 536 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Louisburg Magnet High 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
- This school
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 Louisburg Magnet High reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisburg Magnet High compares
Louisburg Magnet High is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
46.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Louisburg Magnet High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Louisburg Magnet High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisburg Magnet 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
- 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 in Louisburg
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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Louisburg Magnet High
How many students attend Louisburg Magnet High?
Louisburg Magnet High has 630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Magnet High?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Magnet 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 Louisburg Magnet High?
64.4% of students at Louisburg Magnet High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisburg Magnet High?
The largest demographic group at Louisburg Magnet High is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Louisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisburg Magnet High?
Louisburg Magnet High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Louisburg Magnet High rank among public schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisburg Magnet High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Louisburg, 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 Louisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Louisburg Magnet High, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Bunn Middle (618 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.