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Bartram Academy
High School · Macon County Schools · Franklin, NC
A Macon County Schools high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
158 Union School Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bartram Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bartram Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,221
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Franklin HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,036 | Compare → |
| Highlands SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Nantahala SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | Not available | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Macon County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bartram Academy is listed in Macon County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bartram Academy
Bartram Academy is a public high school in Franklin, NC, part of Macon County Schools, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,418 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bartram Academy
What grades does Bartram Academy serve?
Bartram Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bartram Academy?
Bartram Academy has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartram Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bartram Academy is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bartram Academy rank in NC?
Bartram Academy ranks #2,418 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bartram Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bartram Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bartram Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bartram Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bartram Academy a charter school?
No, Bartram Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bartram Academy a Title I school?
No, Bartram Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bartram Academy?
97.2% of students at Bartram Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Macon County
- Phone
- (828) 369-1277
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28734)
- 29,158
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28734; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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