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Bunn High

High School · Franklin County Schools · Bunn, NC

A Franklin County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 146, Bunn, NC 27508

  • Math 67% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$13,043
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Bunn High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bunn High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,750

Median home value

$252,600

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Franklin County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklinton HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–12Not available1,218Compare →
Louisburg Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available585Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Franklin County Schools

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#13 of 16
District spending per student
$13,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bunn High is listed in Franklin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bunn High

Bunn High is a public high school in Bunn, NC, part of Franklin County Schools, serving approximately 860 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,906 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bunn High

What grades does Bunn High serve?

Bunn High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bunn High?

Bunn High has an enrollment of approximately 860 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunn High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bunn High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bunn High rank in NC?

Bunn High ranks #1,906 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Bunn High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bunn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Bunn High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bunn High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bunn High a charter school?

No, Bunn High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bunn High a Title I school?

No, Bunn High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bunn High?

64.5% of students at Bunn High 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
860
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 27508)
2,448
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
49.7
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 · 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.
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 27508; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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