For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,100 students in Louisburg, NC (there are , serving 12 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Louisburg, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Louisburg, NC are Franklin County Early College, Edward Best Elementary School and Louisburg Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Louisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Louisburg, NC (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.
Edward Best Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 501 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.
Laurel Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Terrell Lane Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Terrell Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Louisburg Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Stone Southerland Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Crosscreek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Flat Rock Church Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Louisburg, North Carolina 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 schools in Louisburg, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Louisburg, NC include Franklin County Early College, Edward Best Elementary School and Louisburg Magnet High School.
How many public schools are located in Louisburg?
8 public schools are located in Louisburg.
What percentage of students in Louisburg go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Louisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Louisburg?
Louisburg public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Louisburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Louisburg include: Franklin County Early College vs. Louisburg Magnet High School, Louisburg Elementary School vs. Royal Elementary School, Royal Elementary School vs. Louisburg Elementary School
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