For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,390 students in Franklin County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NC are Franklin County Early College, Franklinton High School and Louisburg Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Franklin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin County Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8150 Nc Highway 56
Louisburg, NC 27549
(252) 738-3649
Louisburg, NC 27549
(252) 738-3649
Grades: 9-13
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Franklinton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Cedar Creek Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2332
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #33.
Louisburg Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Allen Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3725
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3725
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Youngsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Hicks Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Grades: K-10
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Bunn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-3975
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-3975
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, NC include Franklin County Early College, Franklinton High School and Louisburg Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Franklin County Early College vs. Louisburg Magnet High School, Louisburg Magnet High School vs. Bunn High School, Bunn High School vs. Louisburg Magnet High School
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