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#415 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 16% in state

Franklin County Early College

High School · Franklin County Schools · Louisburg, NC

A high school in Louisburg, NC where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8150 NC Highway 56, Louisburg, NC 27549

  • Math 97% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency96.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+40.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.7 pts
Overall Proficiency95% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+32.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio31.2:1
District spending per student$13,043
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Students at Franklin County Early College score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency97%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2025
Math
97%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin County Early College 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Louisburg), 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

$63,534

Median home value

$191,400

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Franklin County Schools

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#1 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

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

About Franklin County Early College

Franklin County Early College is a public high school in Louisburg, NC, part of Franklin County Schools, serving approximately 187 students in grades 9th-UG with a 31.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin County Early College

What grades does Franklin County Early College serve?

Franklin County Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Franklin County Early College?

Franklin County Early College has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Early College?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Early College is 31.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin County Early College rank in NC?

Franklin County Early College ranks #415 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Franklin County Early College's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin County Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Franklin County Early College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin County Early College has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Franklin County Early College a charter school?

No, Franklin County Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin County Early College a Title I school?

No, Franklin County Early College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin County Early College?

46.5% of students at Franklin County Early College 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 – UG
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 27549)
25,826
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
40.6
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 27549; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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