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Franklin County Early College

8150 NC Highway 56, Louisburg, NC 27549Franklin County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–13Non-Charter
179
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$12,921
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
25.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 66% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 179 students in grades 09–13 in Louisburg, North Carolina.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,921 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Franklin County Early College is a small high in Louisburg, North Carolina, serving grades 09–13 with 179 students. The district invests $12,921 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Franklin County Early College

179
Total Students
25.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–13) are served by this school
Gender Distribution66 male · 113 female
37%
63%
Male 37%Female 63%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 78 students
Student Composition
47%
16%
27%
9%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black27%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370153003101

Academic Outcomes at Franklin County Early College

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27549

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,921Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,921
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,685
Student Support$2,455
Administration$1,551
Operations$1,938
Other$1,292
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,921 spent per student, an estimated $5,724 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
23%
State government
57.1%
Local (property tax)
23.3%
Federal programs
19.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Bunn ElementaryFranklinton ElementaryEdward Best ElementaryLouisburg Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Bunn MiddleCedar Creek MiddleTerrell Lane MiddleFranklinton Middle
↓
High School
Franklinton HighBunn HighLouisburg Magnet High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 13
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFranklin County Schools →
Phone: (252)738-3649
NCES ID: 370153003101
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Louisburg seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Franklin County Schools
High
Franklinton High
1,182 students · 09–12
● 36 opp48% FRL
High
Bunn High
838 students · 09–12
● 39 opp59% FRL
Mid
Bunn Middle
591 students · 06–08
● 39 opp72% FRL
Elem
Bunn Elementary
554 students · PK–05
● 39 opp70% FRL
High
Louisburg Magnet High
536 students · 09–12
● 32 opp69% FRL
Elem
Franklinton Elementary
522 students · PK–05
● 36 opp81% FRL
Mid
Cedar Creek Middle
515 students · 06–08
● 38 opp54% FRL
Elem
Edward Best Elementary
476 students · PK–05
● 32 opp71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8150 NC Highway 56, Louisburg, NC 27549
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.