6.0 avg / 10

Best Schools in Louisburg, North Carolina

9 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 8

Private: 1

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.0/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Louisburg by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Louisburg for 2026 are Franklin County Early College (8.0/10), Laurel Mill Elementary (7.8/10), and Edward Best Elementary (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Louisburg

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Franklin County Early College	8.0 / 10	High	—	84th
2	Laurel Mill Elementary	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	80th
3	Edward Best Elementary	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	77th
4	Royal Elementary	5.7 / 10	Elementary	—	38th
5	Terrell Lane Middle	5.2 / 10	Middle	—	28th
6	Louisburg Elementary	5.0 / 10	Elementary	—	25th
7	Louisburg Magnet High	4.8 / 10	High	—	22th
8	Crosscreek Charter School	4.0 / 10	Elementary	—	11th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.0/10
Median household income: $63,534
Median home value: $191,400
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Avg commute: 35 min
Owner-occupied homes: 70%

How Louisburg compares

North Carolina rank

#155 of 253

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below North Carolina avg (6.2)

Median household income

$64k

94% of North Carolina median

Schools in this city

8

About Schools in Louisburg, North Carolina

Louisburg is the county seat of Franklin County, and its public schools span a wide performance range — from some of the strongest elementary campuses in the system to a single high school that trails the city average. Eight ranked public schools serve the city, carrying a citywide average of 6.9 out of 10. Where a student lands within that range depends heavily on grade level.

The elementary tier is what defines Louisburg's school landscape. Four of the eight ranked schools score 7.0 or above, and three of those sit at the top of the city's performance ladder. Edward Best Elementary leads with a 9.2 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools in Louisburg. Laurel Mill Elementary (8.7) and Royal Elementary (8.6) sit close behind, giving families with younger children three strong options clustered within a tight band. Louisburg Elementary rounds out the 7.0-and-above group at 7.4, making it a solid neighborhood option in the city's core.

The high school picture is considerably thinner. Franklin County Early College, the only ranked high school in the city, scores 6.3 out of 10 — nearly three full points below the city's top-performing school. Its early college model does give motivated students a path toward college-credit coursework before graduation, which is a real differentiator even where the composite score is modest. Families with high schoolers who need more comparison points will likely need to look across the broader Franklin County district.

For parents evaluating Louisburg, the practical conclusion is straightforward: the elementary years offer genuine choices, with three schools above 8.5 and half the ranked system clearing the 7.0 threshold. The gap between the top elementary tier and the lone high school is substantial, so families planning ahead for secondary education should factor in that narrower field early. Parents of elementary-age children have strong options on multiple sides of the city, with Edward Best Elementary standing as the clear benchmark.

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Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Laurel Mill Elementary 285 students · Pre-K–5th	285	Pre-K–5th	7.8
2	Edward Best Elementary 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	7.7
3	Royal Elementary 354 students · Pre-K–5th	354	Pre-K–5th	5.7
4	Louisburg Elementary 413 students · Pre-K–5th	413	Pre-K–5th	5.0
5	Crosscreek Charter School 401 students · Kindergarten–8th	401	Kindergarten–8th	4.0

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Terrell Lane Middle 390 students · 6th–8th	390	6th–8th	5.2

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Franklin County Early College 187 students · 9th–UG	187	9th–UG	8.0
2	Louisburg Magnet High 585 students · 9th–12th	585	9th–12th	4.8

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Miller Creek Mennonite Private 13 students · 1st–9th	13	1st–9th	—

Schools in Louisburg

Louisburg, North Carolina · 9 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$63,534

Median Home Value

$191,400

Median Rent

$954/mo

Population

25,826

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

35 min

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Community Profile

Louisburg has a median household income of $63,534. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $191,400, with a median rent of $954/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.6%. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: North Carolina
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

Crosscreek Charter School

1 school · 401 students

Franklin County Schools

16 schools · 7,994 students

Nearby Cities

Bunn (3 schools)

9 mi

Youngsville (4 schools)

12 mi

Kittrell (1 school)

14 mi

Franklinton (5 schools)

13 mi

Spring Hope (2 schools)

15 mi

Rolesville (6 schools)

17 mi

Henderson (20 schools)

18 mi

Wake Forest (17 schools)

Nashville (2 schools)

19 mi

Warrenton (4 schools)

23 mi

Hollister (2 schools)

20 mi

Wendell (8 schools)

23 mi

Other Major Cities in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Louisburg, North Carolina

How many schools are in Louisburg, North Carolina?

Louisburg has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Louisburg is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The top-ranked school in Louisburg on MySchoolScout is Franklin County Early College with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The top-ranked elementary school in Louisburg on MySchoolScout is Laurel Mill Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The top-ranked middle school in Louisburg on MySchoolScout is Terrell Lane Middle with a composite score of 5.2/10.

What is the best high school in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The top-ranked high school in Louisburg on MySchoolScout is Franklin County Early College with a composite score of 8.0/10.

How many school districts serve Louisburg, North Carolina?

Louisburg is served by 2 school districts: Crosscreek Charter School, Franklin County Schools.

What is the education level in Louisburg, North Carolina?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Louisburg have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The median household income in Louisburg is approximately $63,534 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Louisburg, North Carolina?

Yes, Louisburg has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Louisburg is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Louisburg, North Carolina?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.